An American Werewolf in London (1981): Horror, Humor, and Transformation

This week on the podcast, Mike and Steven close out Physical Media Appreciation Month with a deep dive into John Landis’s horror classic An American Werewolf in London (1981). They're joined by horror aficionado and friend of the show, Andy Remondino, for a fun and detailed discussion on the film’s legacy and practical effects mastery.

Points of discussion:

• John Landis’s long journey to bring An American Werewolf in London to the screen
• Rick Baker’s groundbreaking werewolf transformation effects
• The film’s themes of alienation and its outsider allegory
• Why 1981 became the definitive "Year of the Werewolf" in horror cinema
• Plus cultural impact, and more!

In the news segment:

Terrence Stamp

The Cat in the Hat 

Joe Caroff

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