An American Werewolf in London (1981)

American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.

Genres: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

What to watch after An American Werewolf in London

• Gremlins (1984) — Same feel: scary, irreverent
• National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) — John Landis directed both
• Beetlejuice (1988) — Same feel: irreverent, dark
• Poltergeist (1982) — Same subject: dying and death, macabre
• The Howling (1981) — Same subject: werewolf
• The Evil Dead (1981) — Same subject: macabre, aggressive