An American Werewolf in London (1981) — Screenplay
After a werewolf attack kills his friend, an American tourist in London must convince skeptical locals of the monster's existence—and his own terrifying transformation.
- Written by
- John Landis
- Genre
- Comedy, Horror
- Length
- 104 pages
A masterclass in tone-shifting, this script balances gruesome horror with sharp comic banter, keeping audiences off-balance. Study how Landis uses mundane details to ground supernatural events, and how the protagonist's growing isolation fuels both dread and dark humor. The dialogue crackles with wit even as the body horror escalates, making it a compelling model for genre-blending.
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