The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews: An American Werewolf in London

It’s a super-sized Halloween edition of The DVD Shelf Movie Reviews!  In this episode we’ll take a look at the classic 80’s horror/comedy An American Werewolf in London directed by John Landis, a pet project of Landis’ since over a decade before the film’s production.  We’ll check out the inspiration for him to make the film and what effect the film had on his future directing career, highlighted by his directing of Michael Jackson’s Thriller later on.  We’ll take an in-depth look at the film’s Oscar-winning make-up effects, created by special effects wizard Rick Baker, and see why they help make the film so unforgettable.  Finally, we’ll take a look at the film’s Full Moon Edition DVD and its generous helping of special features.  From werewolves to dancing zombies – it must be Halloween!  All this and more at your online destination where movies are celebrated, not incinerated!

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