American Werewolf

Moonlit Yorkshire Moors, a snapped twig. Two hikers lie bloodied, a mysterious attack unfolds, a full moon rises. Landis balances humor and horror with surprising ease.

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American Werewolf was released in 1981 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 97 minutes.