AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981) Reaction | First Time Watching

[@chefskiss6179]

Wonderful selection! Having hiked through England a while back, I stopped at a similar pub in a hamlet. At some point someone shouted "Keep clear the moors". The whole pub went silent. I looked up, then around, realizing everyone was staring at me. Trying to single out one of the many great lines from the movie that came to me, I replied in my best brit accent "oi, you made me miss!" The whole place applauded and laughed and I had people buying me drinks for the rest of the night 😂

[@joshuayeager3686]

This film fascinated Michael Jackson so much with the makeup work by Rick Baker and the director that he chose them for the music video “Thriller” which ended up being the first long form music video. Obviously the makeup effects in this still hold up today better than most CGI happening in recent years. One of the reasons it’s gone down as such a classic

[@Jen-Mom]

So cool! 😊

[@JesusPerez-ht5id]

Would love to seem them react to "The Making of Thriller"

[@alanmackie6180]

Didn't Rick retire because he felt he couldn't compete with CGI? Maybe he was a bit too hasty.

[@michaelvaughn8864]

Awesome, Mr. Yeager😁👍 I wasn't aware of that. Thanks

[@jasonm8017]

“A naked American man stole my balloons” 🎈🎈

[@alienlv426ify]

Whaaat?

[@Andy-wl6xy]

😂😂😂

[@davidmichaelson1092]

I love how the kid is obviously cracking up as the naked American steals his balloons but delivers the line perfectly.

[@Starlee-b9f]

Whhhaaaat?

[@OneAndOnlyMe]

From the same era, three more werewolf movies to checkout, "The Howling", "A Company of Wolves", and "Wolfen"

[@taniaPBear]

This movie blew minds in '81. The FX were ground breaking and as you've shown, they still hold up, I think better than a lot of CGI. The comedy was also kind of different to find in a horror movie back then and then of course the awesome soundtrack. Thank you so much, this was so fun. ✌❤

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@shainewhite2781]

This was the very first horror film to win the Oscar for Best Makeup, as the category was introduced in 1982.

[@dabe1971]

Yep. The first ever Oscar for Make Up and Hairstyling because it was a brand new category. The Academy introduced it after there was an industry outcry that the stunning work on 'The Elephant Man' (1980) the previous year was not recognised at all.

[@clarencewalker3925]

It's a shame Rick Baker was forced to retire because of CGI.

[@ScreamingScallop]

Gotta love how Harry and Edith remain delightfully chipper despite having been mauled to bloody shreds.

[@tomfowler381]

Thanks for the Benny Hill reference. 😉✌️

[@charlieeckert4321]

The wolf in Piccadilly was not animatronic. It was a guy in the wolf suit and head. He didn't use his back legs, instead he was pushed by a crewman, something like a wheelbarrow, but not quite.

[@BillyBong]

"Looks like Michael Jackson." John Landis directed the Thriller video.

[@Flix2Us]

Wow, really? That's awesome!

[@retrotero76]

@@Flix2Us And this movie was the basis for it.

[@deenormus1975]

Rick Baker’s the absolute best. The. Best.

[@susanliltz3875]

The guy on the cover used to be in a commercial for “DR. PEPPER”pop years ago. (The werewolf guy)

[@ChocolatePiazza]

Wouldn't you like to be a pepper too.

[@infin8um]

Here to say that.. he sang & danced while telling people to be an original like everyone else and drink Dr Pepper

[@billsimonis]

but was dropped by dr pepper due to the full frontal nudity.

[@ChocolatePiazza]

@@billsimonis I seem to remember him doing a skit on SNL or another show where he was parodying it telling everyone to be a werewolf instead of a "pepper".

[@Taramw32]

The Benny Hill music killed me! 😄💗

[@TheFalconerNZ]

I thought it was a nice touch as well. 👍

[@Silly81]

What’s interesting about the Airplane poster is that the director John Landis not only directed the Zucker Brothers’ first movie The Kentucky Fried Movie but he in a way helped with the creation of the movie Airplane. It’s a long story but the Zuckers met Landis because they wanted to make a movie but they didn’t know anything about screenwriting and Landis gave them the spec script of An American Werewolf in London to learn the format in order to write their own script which became Airplane (a parody of the movie Zero Hour).

[@barrywilson1294]

The guy from the embassy was Frank Oz.

[@susanliltz3875]

Love the CCR comment!! I love their music too!!!

[@scottneil1187]

CCR rules!.

[@Catherinewelter-z6d]

This is one of my favorite Werewolf movies the other being The Howling both have some of the best transformation effects ever. This movie also started my love for the work of Rick Baker.

[@OSVS_Mike]

You can almost hear the Miss Piggy in Frank Oz's voice. This film was a classic.

[@SoloArt8250]

Trivia: Griffin Dunne is the older brother of Domnique Dunne(rip) who played the eldest sister in Poltergeist

[@dabe1971]

It says something that I still think about the Underground scene every time I use the Tube - even after 40+ years. Did you know the victim went on to play Bib Fortuna, Jabba The Hutt's right hand man in 'Return of the Jedi'.

[@Flix2Us]

I read that after we saw the movie! He also played Jaehaerys Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

[@torpedoboy4]

The wolves in the zoo weren’t trained. Apparently they had just been fed so they were sure not to harm the actor.

[@JesusPerez-ht5id]

Would love for you guys to see "The making of Thriller" you will see Landis directing Michael and Rick Baker working on the make-up for Thriller.

[@johnmoreland6089]

Thanks so much for the fun reaction to this terrific film. One of my favorites.

[@dfa3366]

The studio wanted John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd to play the leads but Landis wanted young unknown actors.

[@geofftottenperthcoys9944]

Thank smeg for that then.

[@mousemacleod9184]

The bald guy from the pub was in Alien 3

[@Tinker_LV426]

One of my all time favorites!!!

[@belvagurr403]

Griffin Dunne, Jack, is the son of Dominick Dunne and brother to Dominique Dunne. Sister was the oldest child in Poltergeist and was murdered by her boyfriend shortly after the movie was released.

[@Jen-Mom]

😢

[@otisroseboro5613]

This Is Where Michael Jackson Got The Idea For His Music Video Thriller, Great Reaction Guy's

[@DeeNeighbour]

The nurse was also in chucky 2 and the railway children .also Rick mayall was in the pub

[@kenpatton8761]

Sister Julian was in an old TV show back in the 70’s called ‘Logan’s Run”. Check it out…….

[@ajivins1]

For effects there was this and 'The Thing', on the big screen these were amazing! The Benecio Del Toro 'Wolfman wasn't bad.

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

A brilliant comedy horror film by the brilliant John Landis, brilliant makeup done by Rick Baker himself 🐺

[@dabe1971]

23:30 The stunt driver in the bus is the legend that is Vic Armstrong. He had quite a year in 1981 as he also starred doubling for Harrison Ford in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. He's had a stellar career in Stunt work and as a second unit director. There's a brilliant documentary on streaming called 'Hollywood Bulldogs' telling his story and the many other British stunt men and women.

[@terryfowler4893]

The fella who told the joke was Brian Glover, a fantastic actor who was in Kes, a film that’s so special to people from the UK from a certain vintage

[@DRaquascapes]

Best werewolf transformation in movie history.

[@HEAVYMETALmovie1981]

You need to see the transformations from the howling. *ALSO AWESOME!*

[@catherinetait6331]

My all time favourite movie! You should watch the making of it and how long it took Rick Baker to add all the hairs etc amazing. It combines the best of horror and comedy and still stands up today.

[@Hugh-S]

Everyone misses the 23 year old Rick Mayall playing chess in the pub lol.

[@CEP73]

Lovely Rik 😢. He was in 'Bottom' with Brian Glover all those years later!

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I'll never miss Rest Home Ricky!

[@scottneil1187]

Also, Alan Ford as the Taxi driver, probably best known for playing Brick top in Lock Stock.

[@Justin_80]

Holy shit, it's a baby Drop Dead Fred.

[@Hugh-S]

@@Justin_80 Now that's a throwback Justin! lol

[@dabe1971]

20:59 Yep - John Landis' favourite p0rn film ! You'll see it mentioned in many other Landis movies such as 'Coming to America' and 'Trading Places' as well as the cinema scene with Jack here. The actors really were genuine British adult stars of the Eighties but it's original footage shot by Landis. The name comes from a line in 2001: A Space Odyssey but it's also a play on the abusive phrase 'C U Next Tuesday' and it's acronym....

[@ak99uk]

The movie poster over the cop car in the Blues Brothers, and the line is spoken in the Thriller video.

[@danieldwyer]

Even though this is dated, this is still my favorite Werewolf movie. Herschel Walker must be jealous.

[@edwardbevington9351]

23.40 Yakety sax? Benny Hill? If only i could like twice 🙏👍👍

[@williamjones6031]

1. Jenny Agutter played Jessica in Logan's Run. That would be a great first time/share. HINT HINT 2. "A naked American man stole my balloons".🤣 3. All of the songs played have something about the moon. 4. Mr. Collins is played by Frank Oz. (Yoda, Miss Piggie and Muppets) 5. "Shakespeare's French" 6. It makes you wonder what the speed limit was in Piccadilly Circus. Landis wanted to have fun, and I'm not mad about that. 7. He had to die, and he expected it. 8. Favorite character: Jack 9. DO NOT waste your time (and ours) watching, "American Werewolf in Paris".

[@shodanbusiness]

"Looks like Michael Jackson." Michael Hired all the movie team to work on his video clip "Thriller" before watch this movie.

[@martintabony611]

If you like Jenny Agutter you should watch "Logan's Run" . The doctor is is played by John Woodvine, he reads an excellent vesion of "The Woman in Black" on youtube

[@kenpatton8761]

Back in the 80’s you could by a EuroPass ticket that allowed you to travel anywhere, any distance, any country for 30 days by train. Lots of college folks traveled across Europe that way. My have times have changed…….And during the same time frame you could buy a ticket from Grey Hound Bus that did the same across the USA. My land lady in Germany did that with her sister. She said she didn’t realize just how big the USA was!!! I was stationed in Germany while in the USAF. Cheers

[@elizabethparker4511]

Huh. I didn't like this earlier. Weird. BUT I want to suggest Time Bandits! I just learned today that there is a remake happening!

[@steveymoon]

Jenny is absolutely stunning in this film, and my goodness... her voice too. ❤️

[@davidmichaelson1092]

This is one of those movies that was way ahead of its time in terms of techniques. 2001: A Space Odyssey was decades ahead of its time in terms of special effects. This movie is still one of the best examples of makeup and practical effects that CGI cannot match. I have seen people in the movie industry watching the transformation scene and their jaws drop.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

4:25 gotcha

[@ranger-1214]

Jenny Agutter was also great in the 1976 movie “Logan’s Run” as we got to see a lot more of her. Literally.

[@stephennorris2524]

Dog Soldiers should be on your list for next werewolf film to watch.

[@JamesAHirons_]

Bib Fortuna getting scoffed in the underground 😊

[@jamesdamiano8894]

Such a cool movie. David was most famous for being a pepper, as in Dr.Pepper tv commercials. Griffen Dunn (Jack) is in a really cool cult movie After Hours. Actually directed by Martin Scorsese. Way different than what you’d expect from him. A movie he made around the time he made The Last Temptation Of Christ. He was having a real difficult time with that movie for a few reasons and kind of needed something different. It has several other good names in it and is one of those crazy things keep happening in the course of a night. Definitely worth a watch. Another cool movie in this sort of story telling is Into The Night with Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfieffer. And then there’s Something Wild with Jeff Daniel’s, Melanie Griffin, and Ray Liotta. Although that one takes place over several days. Should put all of them on your list.

[@Jen-Mom]

Thanks! 😊

[@matrags]

"Looks like Michael Jackson." MJ was inspired to make thriller after watching this movie.

[@jamieleecurtisfan]

i live near where the beginning is fimed... eerie place.. the inside of the pub is nowhere near tho

[@martintabony611]

A very young Rick Mayall in the pub at the beginning

[@NorthernShrew]

On weird pub names, I was a nanny in London back in the day and the pub at the bottom of our road was called The Goat in Boots. Also, just a gentle bit of info on the pronunciation of Jenny Agutter's name. It's ag-get-er. She was quite the sex symbol in the 70s and 80s.

[@007beck9]

God i love this film such a classic i had it on Vhs and Dvd back2 back with Dracula (1979) starring Frank Langella 2 films on 1 Vhs and Dvd.

[@michiganjfrog366]

You might know David Naughton from the Dr Pepper commercials and he was on a TV show called Making It

[@johnmoreland6089]

He also later co-starred on the sitcom "My Sister Sam" with Pam Dawber and Rebecca Schaeffer, who was sadly murdered by an obsessed stalker.

[@Catherinewelter-z6d]

I also can't listen to CCR without thinking of this movie.

[@sharonellis8776]

This movie won an award for the awesome special effects ! xx

[@andrewdoubtfire4700]

Didn’t the special effects for this film win an Oscar?

[@horrorfan8504]

A richly deserved one and the first

[@Paul77ozee]

That skull on the desk looks real. I would have said to the doc “do you think this poor bastard wanted to be used as a pen holder”.

[@Danedogafternoon]

Theres a bbc radio audio drama version with most of the same cast. Goes into way more background into the original werewolf etc. Very good listen if you ever get the chance.

[@dgodfrey8953]

One of my favorite movies ever. Hilarious horror.

[@stevenguevara2184]

It was done with hydraulics and in reverse

[@geofftottenperthcoys9944]

I went to the cinema at 15 to see this!

[@danielepps8729]

I lost it when your played Benny Hill

[@EdmontonRealEstate01]

If you two haven’t seen “Alien,” “The Thing” or “The Terminator”, I highly recommend that you two have a look at those movies if you appreciate good practical effects.

[@Flix2Us]

We've actually done Alien and The Thing on the channel, and we're both lifelong Terminator fans.

[@zig_zag____1265]

Nah, you blurred out all the gory parts.

[@ennesshay5040]

Hah. She's not 'a gutter,'' - she's Aga-ter !!

[@danielberg7644]

Academy award for best makeup and hairstyling.

[@bwilson5401]

I really enjoyed that reaction.

[@stevenguy4057]

Y’all should react to Stephen King’s Silver Bullet if you haven’t already…. Adapted from his book Cycle Of The Moon

[@Jen-Mom]

One of my fav’s! 😊

[@paulineandrushuk8923]

Mom, I love ya....amidst all the horror....."his tie doesn't match his shirt". I just subed

[@Jen-Mom]

😊❤

[@Paul77ozee]

If you guys started reacting to a HBO series called OZ, l would become a patron. You could start after you’ve finished The Sopranos. It ran during the first couple of seasons of The Sopranos. You’ll recognise a lot of actors that pass through the show.

[@dunbardunelm3924]

☺️☺️🥹

[@JosieSchuller]

Not the Benny Hill theme song 🤣

[@DeeNeighbour]

I love werewolf films best

[@TheFalconerNZ]

I recently saw a reaction to this movies with a comment saying the prosthetic artist had spent 7 months making the werewolf transformation face & was upset that it was only going to be on screen for 10 seconds until he saw it on the screen & was really happy with the effect. I fully agree this is the best werewolf transformation ever & as they say, 'We will never see their like again'. I often wonder if the magic of miniatures & practical effects will come back to movies & shows because they add a sense of realism that is missing in modern CGI. So glad to see another movie that was new to both of you that I saw that the theater on release & loved since.

[@Flix2Us]

A modern example of a return to practical effects was The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. 90% puppets and real sets, 10% CGI to fill in the epic scenery and magic.

[@TheFalconerNZ]

@@Flix2Us Will look it up for a watch, thanks. I also see these as a skills that could be lost as so many handcraft skills are with machine made mass productions replacing unique handmade goods.

[@pobstrel]

Apparently for the Beetlejuice sequel, Tim Burton insisted on practical effects, animation and puppets just like in the original movie.

[@TheFalconerNZ]

@@pobstrel Nice, it is good to see that some see the benefit of these skills.

[@dunbardunelm3924]

Your reaction to it ending 🤣😂😂 - I miss movies being this short - it was the norm back then 🤣🥰🤩

[@martinsandt1135]

Thank You , Classic

[@thabigben1]

I keep forgetting Frank Oz was in the movie. Our beloved Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Cookie Monster.

[@nathan.brazil780]

If you like Jenny Agutter you should watch the movie Logans Run

[@dunbardunelm3924]

Omgoodness yes AND The Railway Children 🥰💖

[@RobC-fi3pm]

That actor who played the werewolf was a Pepsi spokesman for a few years in advertising campaigns, that’s probably where you remember him

[@frozenharold]

Dr. Pepper

[@RobC-fi3pm]

@@frozenharold ah yes, you’re right

[@scottiebainbridge7871]

"You Made Me Miss"

[@Paul77ozee]

I’m a full time carer for my mum and wish so much we could watch films together like you two.

[@Jen-Mom]

❤

[@susanliltz3875]

Hey Canadians watch it with those crazy American comments!! Kidding!! Kidding!!😂💕

[@flea1972]

👍 There's a BBC audio drama retelling of this movie on KZbin which expands the back story a little and features some of the original supporting actors reprising their roles. Also, the bald chess player /joke teller (Brian Glover) played the Warden in Alien 3. ✌️🤟🤘

[@pobstrel]

Brian is also in a classic British film called Kes.

[@flea1972]

@@pobstrel 👍weerz ar Jud. 😁

[@claudettesmith8328]

You've got to check out The Howling made in the same year& Rick Baker did the FX too. Not a comedy& I think better Fx.

[@modder1975]

8:03 you said well. The director is the same of Thriller_Michael Jackson's videoclip 😀.

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

I had the pleasure of seeing this in the cinema back in the day top 3 werewolf movie for me!

[@scottneil1187]

There's really only 3 great werewolf films, The Howling, Dog Soldiers and this, I'd chuck in Howl and Silver Bullet too but there ain't much after that.

[@manuelvillacana9284]

I would like to recommend the howling from the year 1981 and also I would like to recommend Stephen King's silver bullet.

[@Flix2Us]

Silver Bullet is one of Mom's absolute FAVS!!

[@scottneil1187]

Also, Dog Soldiers and Howl.

[@manuelvillacana9284]

@@Flix2Us Oops, I'm sorry about that, but I would definitely recommend the howling. To me, that is the best werewolf. Transformation, and what's the first movie to give me nightmares when I was 8 years old.

[@BouillaBased]

Halloween in July!

[@zymir5494]

You guys should really check out “Neon Demon” !!!!!

[@midianmtd]

This is my favorite movie of all time. And I'm old as well so I've seen a lot of movies. The mixture of horror and humor make it a perfect flick. I'm not mad that you hadn't seen this before, just disappointed.

[@Jen-Mom]

😊

[@somthingbrutal]

"see you next Wednesday" pops up in every Landis movie is some way

[@lucienoon7262]

you guys should absolutely check out I Saw the Devil (worried for your mom but still would like to think she's strong enough for it...)

[@davewhitmore1958]

The government would say: Keep Calm and Carry On :P

[@MRLUTHOOOR]

Person you love thing ain’t lore. David Doesn’t know anything. He said “I think”

[@JG-fv9bv]

If you like Werewolf films you'll enjoy "Dog Soldiers" .