An American Werewolf in London is a comedy / horror film released in 1981, written and directed by John Landis. It stars David Naughton, Griffin Dunne and Jenny Agutter. This movie won the 1981 Saturn Award for Best Horror Film. The film was one of three high-profile werewolf films released in 1981, alongside The Howling and Wolfen. Over the years, the film has accumulated a cult following and has been referred to as a cult classic by some fans.The film was followed by a 1997 sequel, An American Werewolf in Paris, which featured a completely different cast.
