AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@Bluesit32]

The transformation scene in this movie won awards. Extremely rare for horror movies to win anything. It's not hard to see why it won.

[@soullessginger8069]

Best use of practical special effects next to the Thing.

[@eagleclaw006]

It set a standard that hasn't been met since

[@GeraldWalls]

@@soullessginger8069 They filmed the hair growing backwards. They pulled the hair back into the skin.

[@jeffreydavid6794]

Aaaaaaha! "David about to eat you girl..... And not like he did this morning". I love it.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

'' A naked American man stole my balloons.'' was the tagline in the trailer, back in the day

[@michaelschwartz8730]

Really?! That's one of my favorite lines of all time, full stop 🤣

[@richarddefortuna2252]

Brits call their subway "the Tube," so he was suggesting that he jump in front of a train.

[@thetalonsofwaynechiang]

Every reaction I’ve seen of this film always lambasts David for running away when the werewolf attacks Jack, as if they’d stick around and start throwing punches themselves if they were there! 🤣🤣

[@kennethbradford3791]

Right?! Unarmed, my ass is running.. survival of the fittest 🤷

[@torpedoboy4]

Exactly! What good would soft flesh fists be against demon wolf claws?!

[@jtoland2333]

He was acting out of instinct, without thinking. Doesn’t matter if it’s a werewolf or a bear, you’ll be running

[@Dan-g6m]

I'd run!!🏃🏃🏃🏃

[@tommc3622]

I don't have to be faster than the bear (or werewolf), I just have to be faster than you. ;)

[@AlanHigh-x4i]

This was the first film in the genre to win an Oscar of any kind. Rick Baker's incredible practical effects took the award. This is still the best werewolf transformation ever filmed. CGI can't compete with Rick Baker.

[@AbsoluteApril]

Rewatching the reupload,thank you for putting this back up! One of my fav movies it's such a great blend on horror and comedy with amazing practical effects!

[@d.-_-.b]

"You've left my wife a widow, and our children fatherless." "Eh man, gimme the address. I'll go clean the plate." 🤣

[@EOMReacts]

🤣🤣🤣 I always thought that was one of the funniest things I’ve said - J

[@thejamppa]

@@EOMReacts we need that for a T-shirt

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Even to this day the best transformation scene 👍😎

[@iveywebb]

FACTS

[@davidmichaelson1092]

I have even heard modern special effects people say the same.

[@michaelpoore21]

The greatest Werewolf transformation in horror history.

[@lailachopperchops9290]

Greatest werewolf movie ever , closley followed by silver bullet and dog soldiers

[@kevinslayzak1214]

Silver bullet?!😂... y'all are forgetting The Howling for some reason..most satanic/dark looking werewolf​ on screen imo@@lailachopperchops9290

[@kevinslayzak1214]

I dunno brother..The Howling is pretty heavy.. little stop motion at the ending too👍

[@lailachopperchops9290]

@@kevinslayzak1214 forgot about the howling , bloody good xxx

[@kevinslayzak1214]

@lailachopperchops9290 yessir yessir 👍✌️

[@deeess8916]

This movie is such a weird surreal blend of comedy, horror, and drama like a fever dream. When I saw it as a kid I loved it but I was also so sad.

[@SC-gp7kt]

Plus some bad acting!!

[@magicbrownie1357]

Great mix of comedy and horror. And easily the best practical effects Werewolf transformation scene ever.

[@andresmendez6870]

9:16 "If you survive, you're gonna be mad at me" 😂

[@gy7694]

The number of deaths caused by traffic collisions at the end rather than people being eaten is one of the most horrifically funny bits of this film!

[@eastcoastaj5048]

Always ready for another viewing of this classic!

[@shellerz_6339]

Ok, so now we are talking business!!! This film is pure gold. I know every word, every note. I remember being in London as a child when it still looked like that. ❤

[@bradpriebe9218]

The thing most people forget it that this movie came out long before CGI. All those effects were practical. It was cutting edge and won.at.least 1 award for the makeup and effects.

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

Funny, you mentioned Michael Jackson‘s Thriller. John Landis was the director of this film and the Thriller video. This is the reason Michael Jackson chose Landis to do thriller.

[@hdentaldude]

Michael’s mother is why at the beginning of Thriller video, he states an apology about not having anything to do with the occult.. Devout Jehovah’s Witnesses.. 😬

[@theeorehekchannel]

makes total sense now because of the transformation scene in thriller is similar

[@Chuck_EL]

@@hdentaldude as a die-hard Michael Jackson fan Other fans really irrate me with how they treat his father compared to his mother She was clearly abusive as well just emotionally and mentally

[@jtoland2333]

@@Chuck_ELYes absolutely she was.

[@hdentaldude]

I agree completely.. Both parents were a bit toxic!! Combined with his fame and fortune, it’s no wonder he turned out the way he did eventually..

[@raramonty5217]

1994 Wolf movie stars Jack Nicholson, James Spader and Michelle Pfeiffer..Jack makes a great Werewolf this has a different spin than other Werewolf movies. The cast is amazing.

[@rakitakhan]

I remember that Rick Baker said when he got the job that it wouldn't take much makeup to make Nicholson a werewolf. Great movie.

[@NemeanLion-]

I salute the editor who added “See you next Wednesday”. Definitely an old school amigo right there. 👍

[@misterprickly]

In case nobody has told you yet. -The American embassy man was played by Frank Oz; best known for being one half of the OG Muppets. -David was know (at the time) for singing the Dr Pepper song. -Rick Baker had some stiff competition with "the Howling" who's effects were being handled by Rob Botin.

[@tommc3622]

Not exactly competition. Rick Baker was actually also the effects guy on "The Howling." He had already promised Dante that he would do AAWIL, but didn't realize production was starting when he accepted "The Howling." He left his protégé Rob Bottin in charge of finishing the film while he went to work on AAWIL.

[@misterprickly]

@tommc3622 I know that, but Baker (in an interview) said that he treated it like a competition. It was one of the reasons why he did a fully lit transformation as opposed to a shadowed one.

[@hollysmith420]

Imagine, I was born in 1974, went to the theatre with my mom to watch this movie. Needless to say, LOVED IT

[@Bluesit32]

I actually have been in the sort of pain that makes you take your clothes off. You get HOT. Sweat pours off you and it's hard to breathe. The first time this happened, my gall bladder was about to burst...so that's a pretty good indication of what level of pain that takes.

[@RaefonB]

I should not be watching this while all the New Year fireworks going off, got me jumping like a fool haha. Happy New Year in advance, bro! (From the UK...but not London.)

[@albertjimeno807]

POOR WITTLE BABY CAN'T HANDLE A CRITICISM.

[@thundr_monkey]

I remember watching this everyday when I was 4 or 5 right before school, I'd always get to the part where Jack gets jazzed up before I had to leave

[@stanmann356]

No one ever brings this up, but don't David's parents belong on the ain't shit list? He was in the hospital in a coma for a month and not even his mother came to visit him.

[@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN]

They were in another country and he's a grown man...

[@TheRealdal]

Well back then it might have taken weeks to track down the family and contact them.

[@baskervillebee6097]

In the theater when they ran the end credits the music blasted out," There's ABad Moon On The Right." The whole audience roared!

[@miraclemax9093]

I'm glad you liked it. I watch it a few times a year, because it's very entertaining. Great reaction, hope you have great new year, I'll be tuning in.

[@pauldurkee4764]

If you ever visit London, there is a pub called the Slaughtered Lamb.

[@hisdudeness8328]

12:09 Jay: “Man, somebody knocking on my door like that, we’re fighting.” Jay four seconds later… 😱

[@LeonScheppink]

My favourite werewolf movie!

[@robertrothberg3003]

In the lore of virtually all werewolf stories, the werewolf curse can be passed on to another person through clawing or biting.

[@SQUATCHY84]

Or being in love with one.

[@leeann3920]

Our heroine, Jenny Agutter, was also in "The Avengers". She was one of the hologram council members that Nick Fury was always talking to. Also in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" I believe. Small world. Great reaction! This is a great movie! And, hey! It got Michael Jackson so pumped that he hired John Landis to help him do his "Thriller" video. And times were different back then as far as what was "entertainment"--New York City had all the triple X movies, too.

[@christine9536]

And before this, "Logan's Run"!

[@danpoutsma1351]

Also Child's Play 2

[@michaelblaine6494]

She was so hot in this

[@bkrokkit217]

Oops didn't mean to reply to this, but thanks for the info!

[@Lynn705Hal]

Love this crazy movie. Don't like horror movies but have always loved this one. Thanks for the reaction.

[@ullc1877]

Best werewolf design to date. Funny reaction as usual, J!

[@brandonchristopher2493]

Yes! Btw, I’m so sorry Santa. I forgot to wish you and your copilots a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year!🎉

[@marshallprince2583]

A tube is what they call the subway train in England.

[@MrVvulf]

The pub in the tiny village (population 300) where I lived in England for 3 years was called "The Butcher's Arms". Sheepscombe, England. Not a scary place at all, in fact, one of the most beautiful regions in the world, the Cotswolds.

[@Letha-Mae]

I think it actually does look beautiful. Happy New Year 🎊🎇

[@MrVvulf]

@@Letha-Mae Happy New Year to you as well!

[@Mr_G_Daddy]

My second favourite horror movie behind creature from the black lagoon. I love werewolf movies and this one is definitely the best. Dog soldiers was another great werewolf movie that comes close to this.

[@malachai1381]

Dog Soldier had NO business being as good as it is, but I'm not complaining.

[@Mr_G_Daddy]

@malachai1381 it's a gem for sure

[@scottishzombie]

Yes! Blank with the "See You Next Wednesday" bleeper! Love it.

[@andrewmize823]

I'm not going to lie--I saw this movie on cable TV when I was about 8 years old, and I couldn't get to sleep at night for a solid three months because I was POSITIVE every cricket, tree frog, or hoot owl was a werewolf coming to get me. It's one of my favorite horror movies now, but it scared the living hell out of me when I was a kid.

[@bradpalicki6861]

If you survive a werewolf attack, you become a werewolf.

[@FART-REPELLENT]

If a fart survives a werewolf attack does the fart become a werewolf?

[@vigilantdisciple5569]

My dear friend Harold, God rest his soul. He went to see this when it came out. When they did the part where he's dreaming and wakes up but really its just another dream, he walked out of the theater. Harold was a very cerebral brother, and that was too much for him to process at the time.

[@guitarman8462]

No CGI in this movie & one of the greatest transformations ever!!!

[@chuckleezodiac24]

i like it when he say "Shut up" to us.

[@guitarman8462]

Same director of : The Blues Brothers - Animal House - The Kentucky Fried Movie - Twilight Zone The Movie - Michael Jackson's THRILLER video - Amazon Women On The Moon & other movies.

[@kirstylouise7278]

One of my favourite films, the practical effects for the time this was made are outstanding! I first saw this when I was way too young and it put me off the London Underground until I was in my 30’s lol

[@gy7694]

I thought this was pure horror for years coz I watched it as a kid. Only when I watched it years later I realised it's also a comedy!

[@kirstylouise7278]

@@gy7694same here! I didn’t fully appreciate this film until my twenties lol

[@soullessginger8069]

I've yet to see better practical effects since.

[@williambryan3346]

@32:34 “Hey man, give me the address. I’ll go clean the plate. We can make it a family event.” Jay’s dark humor is on point! 🤣🤣🤣

[@BouillaBased]

This one was just amazing. When it first came out, I hadn't seen anything quite like it. Still haven't.

[@ArinKambitsis]

All the songs have MOON in the title.

[@Vext2010]

I was born in 1975 and I saw this in the theater with my parents and my older cousin and afterwards she left crying and traumatized and I was terrified but I loved it. The best werewolf transformation scene ever without any CGI just genuinely spectacular special effects makeup art. I loved the horror and gore as a child and as I grew up re-watching it I love the humor as well. Thanks for horror fan magazines like Fangoria for introducing me to special effects so that I wasn't too afraid to watch gore because I knew it wasn't real.

[@dgodfrey8953]

One of my very favorite movies. Hilarious, frightening and kinda touching.

[@paul-o1]

Nice one, love this movie. I knew the bit on the moors would get a Woooooooooo.😂

[@JS-wp4gs]

'if he gets her pregnant is the baby a werewolf' The funny thing is the answer to that question is yes. Due to legal issues they couldn't outright say it directly, but the werewolf woman from the sequel is the kid she gets knocked up with here and the nurse from that movie is strongly implied to be alex from this one

[@Escelce]

Your line in the shower scene made me laugh so much. So funny and why you're ons of my favourite people online. Great video as always.

[@riskey]

Not only London, but the cops in New York City didn't carry guns in the 70's.

[@joebalusikiii5811]

It's also the same reaction when you're white and go into a bar on the wrong side of town. Stunned silence for strangers knows no color.

[@michaelanderson5301]

Jenny Agutter was the girl of the 70's and early 80's. Love those green eyes, and that face!

[@williambryan3346]

@14:37 I never thought I’d ever hear someone say, “She’s about to have a relationship with a toxic werewolf.” That’s the best one yet, Jay! 🤣🤣🤣

[@localhoast2009]

My favorite movie, thank you for letting us watch it with you! Rick Baker!!!

[@NickolaiVolkov]

12:21 - I was waiting for this!! It's SO random and J's reaction is PERFECT!! LOL!!!

[@Dee-iq5zz]

Gotta react to An American Werewolf in Paris

[@SwaysTavern]

Yaaasssss!!!!!! 😂

[@BillyBong]

No lol

[@williamhicks7736]

You mentioned Thriller, which I thought was hilarious because the effects people from this movie did the effects for that video….

[@th.burggraf7814]

Haven't seen this one in quite a while. Thanks for doing a reaction vid on it. 👍🏻

[@KimLarae366]

This is one of my favorite movies. I can watch it over and over, especially the transformation scene.💛

[@noneyourbiz8886]

Happy New Year J and Co Pilots. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@gy7694]

@24:05 the little tail popping up lmao 😀

[@Hello_Ladies]

Every time the best werewolf movies come up this tops the list for me.

[@karenlackner192]

One of my all times faves!!! Saw it in the theater when it came out! The special effects are bar none !!!!!! Great reaction and Happy New Year !!!!! Looking forward to your 2025 reactions!!!! Remember…. Stay clear of the moors.

[@stephenhelmes8106]

2 fun facts for you... From one Muppet fan to another. Frank Oz plays that annoying guy in the hospital right after David wakes up and is telling his story. Frank Oz does the voice to many of the great Muppets, Miss Piggy, Cookie Monster, Grover, Animal and Fozzie Bear, as well as Yoda in Star Wars. This is why you see the Muppet Show on the TV during David's dream. ... Fun Fact 2. ... You mentioned that Jack was looking bad, Michael Jackson's Thriller kind of bad. I laughed because John Landis directed this film as well as Michael Jackson's Thriller video a year later. Good call on that one!

[@wayfarer4578]

The car crash scene at the end is always hilarious!😂😂

[@michaelblaine6494]

This movie was directed by John Landis the same guy who directed the Thriller video

[@brianmatthews1736]

A "tube" is London slang for their version of a subway train...and no, regular police in London do not carry guns...they have groups of special police that do carry firearms. In London, only specially trained and accredited firearms officers (AFOs) carry guns.....there are approx 2,600 police AFOs in a full force of 34.000...

[@idiotflower]

Is that still the case in the 2020s ? After all the terrorist attacks?

[@willowfalls7528]

16:33 - LOL! I mean... me, too... but still... LOL!!!!

[@factman-w8m]

Tube = London subway. IN england cops are not allowed to carry guns. Gun law in europe is very strict. Dog's name with the homeless before they died was 'Winston".

[@red-jedi2409]

One of my favourite films of all time. Lost count how many times i have seen it...

[@shaharadegan9993]

I used to work at the movie theater where it was playing, Loved this movie when it was first released.

[@jamesmoore4003]

After waking up in the zoo and then getting back to her apartment….they then got in a cab to go back to the hospital…did y’all notice who that cab driver was that told them about the murders from the night before? It’s a young Bricktop from Snatch lol

[@rakitakhan]

If I remember correctly, Rick Baker described the creature as a "demon wolf" rather than a regular werewolf. IDC either way. It was great. FYI, the dart player was also in The Wolfman 2010 as the constable, and the guy going thru the store window near the end is Rick Baker himself.

[@thomasheath9824]

Excellent question..... If he got her pregnant would the baby be a werewolf? That is actually a great idea for a direct sequel to the original movie. 😊

[@Hubiki88-l8n]

It's one of the classic comedy horror films. I loved it as a kid.

[@thomasmcginnis2782]

They said it's a comedy horror, but this movie tripped me out when I 1st seen it.

[@Arnuuld]

Great movie. An American Werewolf in Paris is very different but still worth a watch. If that is your thing Happy new year brother and co pilots 🖖

[@Lakeshow82]

Paris is funnier but the CGI is horrible. It's a shame they didn't use practical instead

[@jimglenn6972]

I love the way the future werewolf is riding with the sheep! Also, the phase “See you next Wednesday “ is a joke about a really British phase “See you next Tuesday” or C.U.N. and the first letter of Tuesday. The s*x scenes are there for a purpose. As David becomes more animalistic, he is attracted towards violence, blood, and s*x, so as we get to the end of the movie there are more reference to it.

[@GeraldWalls]

13:35 I knew you'd like that jump scare... 😄😄

[@stephaniemccarthy1676]

Best reaction 😂. I laughed my A off with you. Seen this movie a many, many times since it came out. And it never fails as a great cult classic type of flick.

[@jamesalexander5623]

I was stationed in England in the USAF when this Film was being made, so it really brings back memories for me. One of my British friends was in the West End, Piccadilly Circus the night the filmed the finale! .... the Subway in London is called "The Tube"! I've been to most of the locations in the film. London in the 80's was Wild!

[@KelkelQ82]

This movie is a classic. The werewolf scene is brilliantly done. Also the names you get for pubs in the UK are great.

[@Letha-Mae]

🎊🎇HAPPY NEW YEAR J & EOM FAM🎇🎊

[@johnsmith8906]

4:31...Rejoice....Comedy legend Rik Mayall.

[@notconcernedwriting]

Cliff oh Cliff

[@davewhitmore1958]

The People's Poet!!!

[@ASKMEABOUTMYGARDEN]

​@davewhitmore1958 all right..I'll k myself,then you'll be sorry.

[@whooligan7159]

The American guy who came to talk to David in the hospital was Frank Oz, the voice of Yoda and Miss Piggy.

[@icgeorge]

one of my favourites Michael Jackson, who was a fan of the film, chose John Landis to direct and Rick Baker to direct makeup effects for his 1983 "Thriller"

[@matt5415]

I saw this movie in the theater when I was 12 years old. The dream scenes messed me up.

[@persephonebasilissa5109]

19:21 It's called a Silver Alert

[@fcannistraro2878]

I remember being really scared watching the transformation scene. I was 4 or 5 and had no business being in the room while my family played this on BetaMax.

[@mattsoulard5386]

Love this movie happy new year

[@kenrobins6262]

The soundtrack is full of references to the moon. "Moondance", "Bad Moon Rising", "Blue Moon" (2 versions).

[@michele36618]

❤️❤️❤️ happy new year !!!

[@manuelvillacana9284]

I would like to recommend the howling. From the year 1981.