I truly LOVE this movie now. I'm so happy I watched it. Fun Fact, the first changing scene took a week to film.
@1972myc3 жыл бұрын
There is a sequel! ....watch "An American Werewolf in Paris"
@rileyandmike3 жыл бұрын
OMG - these are OBVIOUSLY dreams!!
@nonplayerzealot43 жыл бұрын
@@1972myc Ugh, don't watch the Paris one, J n C. It's a 1997 CGI crapfest that isn't really a sequel, but a name ripoff. It doesn't even relate to the London one as far as I recalled. CGI in 97 was MANY times worse than it is now. You would at least know for certain how well 1981 practical makeup FX from Rick Baker holds up to 1997 CGI if you were to ever watch AW in Paris. If they could do the same quality of work in today's movies that guys like Baker and Rob Bottin did in the 80s, there would be a lot of improved movies from the past 20+ years.
@peterengelen27943 жыл бұрын
John Landis (one of my all time favorite directors, and this is also one of my favorite movies of all time) made this movie (and like you've mentioned it, ''Jack'' looks like one of the zombies in Michael Jackson's ''Thriller''), directed also ''Thriller'', and the special make-up effects were also done by Rick Baker. Btw, you actually look like a young John Landis. Greetings from the Netherlands.
@nonplayerzealot43 жыл бұрын
@@peterengelen2794 I love Landis' stuff too. Animal House, Blues Bros, AWIL, Trading Places, Three Amigos!, Coming To America. Three Amigos is the only one I got to see at the actual movies, tho. Any rate, also love Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983). The OP should see that, too, so they can learn how Landis got into trouble for killing 3 people on set. He pushed the envelope w/ his car and vehicle scenes in Blues Bros and AWIL and the helicopter in TZ decapitated 3 actors including 2 children. Spielberg, George Miller of Mad Max fame, and Joe Dante of The Howling/Gremlins fame did the other segments.
@peterlenham69043 жыл бұрын
This film is a classic. It is now 40 years old and it STILL has the best werewolf transformation ever put on screen. Amazing to think that with today's CGI technology, this is still the best werewolf effects.
@liyon3163 жыл бұрын
Tranformations in movies have become a superpower of sorts. It's basically variations of morphing. The reason why the transformation is so good in this movie is because it slows it down to the point where you realize just how painful and horrifying it must be in real life to have your skeletal system/anatomy, etc... change.
@justanotherdayinthelife98413 жыл бұрын
Rick Baker is a God of practical spfx. They were gelatin and none of it has survived the years, but damn is it cool.
@tonydebruin10523 жыл бұрын
It's not amazing. CGI only does inanimate objects right. People and animals will always be better when done practically. There's a quality to living organisms that computer effects just cannot replicate without looking fake.
@ashscott60682 жыл бұрын
@@tonydebruin1052 I think we'll get to a point where it's VERY hard to tell that it's a CGI element. Human faces will be the final hurdle. Once that's nailed, we're there. Just look how far it's come in a few decades. It will get there.
@leewinters82452 жыл бұрын
Baker wanted to do a transformation using both practical & cgi effects. A shame no one would give him the chance before he retired.
@torpedoboy43 жыл бұрын
This is actually the pinnacle of horror and horror special effects. It’s weird that people say it was “good for its time”. Horror effects have NOT evolved past this. Also the reason that the effects look similar to Thriller is because Michael Jackson saw this film and wanted this team (John Landis and Rick Baker) to direct it. There is a sequel, and it is shit. Glad y’all loved the film!
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Ya practical effects will always be better than cgi. That much is true.
@kevinscott593 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm saying. Someone in another reaction vid said that these effects were great for '81. I'm like they're great for 2021 as well.lol
@JuanRamirez-xh3kc3 жыл бұрын
This movie is such an iconic classic I grew up with it's hard to imagine seeing it for the first time, thanks for a great reaction.
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Is your profile picture the Werewolf from this movie?
@JuanRamirez-xh3kc3 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC Indeed it is.
@RaefonB3 жыл бұрын
@@JuanRamirez-xh3kc Lol, reaction vid getting compliments from the werewolf itself - high praise for sure. :D
@TheHulk20083 жыл бұрын
That Wolf howl is insane. Definitely the best I've ever heard. Up there with the Alien scream in The Thing.
@Spindler20073 жыл бұрын
The howl is certainly the stuff of nightmares. Imagine being out in the countryside and you heard that in the dead of night. It would be absolutely terrifying.
@rafaelsantosx3 жыл бұрын
It's like is a soul crying in pain.
@mnmmnm83212 жыл бұрын
@@Spindler2007 yes, truly a great movie and anyone who has watched it won't ever forget that sound: NOW THAT'S a GOOD MOVIE 🍿🎥🍿🎥🍿🍿🎥🍿🍿🥇🏅🤪🏆💯🤾🇭🇲🦘🏏😇🤣🏆
@victorsixtythree3 жыл бұрын
Michael Jackson chose John Landis to direct his "Thriller" video (along with make-up artist Rick Baker) because of their work on this movie.
@davidanderson16393 жыл бұрын
John Landis is also seen in the Piccadilly Sq sequence; he’s the guy who gets knocked through the window by the car.
@crimesforkibble69123 жыл бұрын
And that's why it's the greatest music video ever made
@Koiranpaeinen3 жыл бұрын
A nice new reaction channel. You're actually reacting, not overreacting, and talking about films in a sincere way. Keep up the good work!
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
My goal was to be as genuine as possible so I'm happy people are seeing that. Thank you!
@catspaw30923 жыл бұрын
I like that the dog is like "What are you guys watching? I want some cuddles." I wish they did a prequel to this to see how the people in the Slaughtered Lamb got involved with the curse that led them to putting the pentagram on the wall to protect them from the werewolf.
@alanhigh81252 жыл бұрын
I just thought it was apropos; watching an iconic werewolf movie with a very large canid on the couch.
@adgato752 жыл бұрын
My impression is that it is somehow tied to the area specifically. Like a cursed area.
@tcrmnk63703 жыл бұрын
Aww, sleepy doggo! He's very cute.
@Spindler20073 жыл бұрын
The guy at the chess table that laughs from hearing the Alamo joke is the late great comedy legend Rik Mayall who was known in shows like The Young Ones and Bottom.
@carn95073 жыл бұрын
Much-missed Rik Mayall. Probably known more internationally in cult fave 'Drop Dead Fred' but yeah in the UK he's a legend of many a fantastic comedic performance. My fave has always been his two incarnations of Flashheart in the classic Blackadder series. :)
@Szymanskill3 жыл бұрын
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@nonplayerzealot43 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Rik Mayall. I know him as a Yank from Drop Dead Fred and AWIL, but 90% of all British commenters about AWIL bring Rik up. He must've been a huge star in da UK.
@paulmidgley80403 жыл бұрын
Did you recognise the taxi driver also? Its Alan Ford Aka brick top from Snatch.
@Spindler20073 жыл бұрын
@@paulmidgley8040 I didn't know that but I do know that one of the homeless guys that had a beard was also in The Neverending Story.
@taylortyler18672 жыл бұрын
40 years have passed since this movie was made, and I _STILL_ haven't seen a transformation scene that beats this one. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's my all-time favorite movie. I've seen it eleventeen times.(that's _my_ way of saying a _LOT_ ).
@cainarcher84753 жыл бұрын
My personal favorite, truly fantastic film. Scary, funny, romantic touch, still the undefeated transformation scene put on screen.
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
I loved all of it. The comedy mixed with the serious tone. The practical effects 👌. I need merchandise now.
@mrjohn.whereyoufrom3 жыл бұрын
Apart from the wolf transformation what is also remarkable is that Piccadilly Circus in the West End of London was a busy road junction and the film makers had literally only hours to set up and film the chaos before the police reopened Piccadilly.
@liliks143 жыл бұрын
the dog was like "a werewolf movie ? this is my jam , save me a seat " :)
@mortalnightwolf6663 жыл бұрын
This movie won an Óscar for Makeup, guys, the next movie in reacting is "the return of the living dead" from 1985
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
I do like Zombie films. And we haven't seen that so I shall add it to the list.
@mortalnightwolf6663 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC I'm glad do you like zombie films , this film do have mixed horror and comedy, is an awesome classic movie
@NDRP-uh6fs3 жыл бұрын
the first ever award of its kind for make up
@jesselester97223 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC please react to The Howling (1981) Gremlins (1984) Gremlins 2 The New Batch (1990) Tremors (1990) The Evil Dead(1981) Evil Dead 2 (1987) Army Of Darkness(1992) The Lost Boys (1987) Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) Interview With The Vampire (1994) From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
@edwardthorne98753 жыл бұрын
For a really unusual take on the werewolf genre, 'Ginger Snaps' would be on the top of my list. Your reactions seem really true to life. Thank you for doing this one, a pleasure to watch.
@Stevarooni3 жыл бұрын
Such a great, low-budget flick! 👍
@tonypate9174 Жыл бұрын
Werewolf.......and Ginger that's a box not to open !
@buzbom12 жыл бұрын
It's funny how the times have changed. When Jack gets attacked ( 6:18 )......David acts as we all would in most part. It's only moonlit night, allot darker than the scene in the movie, and the fear is overtaking your thoughts. I saw this in 81, everyone in the theater was yelling "Run" at David.....he did. When he stopped and said "Jack", turned around.....we all went "NO you idiot, he's gone" LOL Oh the times, they so have turned around. Result......David turned around and got attacked, and got turned into a werewolf killing 6 innocent victims, responsible for several others at Piccadilly Circus and thus was eventually killed himself. Moral....... If a massive crazed beast attacks your friend.....run and get help. You'll just get messed up/killed as well. lol Glad there's no such thing as werewolfs.
@tristanrcox3 жыл бұрын
It's his animal instincts he's feeling and we see it as a dream sequence.
@ZackGoller2 жыл бұрын
One of the most famous transformation scenes ever! Just watched this movie for the first time recently too. I found it a great load of fun! Great video! I've just subbed.
@NDRP-uh6fs3 жыл бұрын
All practical effects. CGI can't touch it , 40 years later still hasn't been beaten. You guys should join the facebook fan groups for AWIL !
@neuvocastezero18382 жыл бұрын
"It's a' cold and 'ah whet out here ah'!" is one of the best lines of the film.
@alexsgamingshow24743 жыл бұрын
Your puppy is like, “Hey that’s one of my ancestors!” Lol.
@TheHulk20083 жыл бұрын
Rick Baker is a God at make up and creature effects.
@MrBigPicture8352 жыл бұрын
The stunt man that got knocked thru the glass window is John Landis, the director of this movie.
@Mlock763 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great reaction video guys. Am glad more people are watching these classic 80's films regardless of the genre. Apparently audiences seeing the film at the theater cheered during the now famous transformation scene. 40 years later, that reaction still fits! The filmmakers had to get very special permission to film the Piccadilly scene as movies weren't allowed to shoot there. The actor from the US embassy, is Frank Oz who did the voice of Fozzie Bear and Yoda among others.
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Oh I didn't dnt realize that about Frank Oz. That's really cool information.
@danger2bananas3 жыл бұрын
If you want another great werewolf film Dog Soldiers is a great choice
@porflepopnecker43763 жыл бұрын
The full moon lasts for three days in werewolf movies. You guys should watch "The Howling", which came out at about the same time, for another great example of old school CGI-free werewolf effects.
@carn95073 жыл бұрын
Yeah The Howling's good too. Out of the two I still prefer American Werewolf mainly because I care more about the characters (a big plus for me in any horror movie is making the characters actually likable so I give a damn about what happens to them unlike the many, many obnoxious teenagers in countless slasher movies) but yep The Howling is plenty fine too. :)
@mariovazquez44363 жыл бұрын
@@carn9507 have you watched Dawn of the Dead 1978? If you haven’t I highly recommend it
@LC-gs6qv2 жыл бұрын
You've reacted to my two favourite movies, of all time. This one and dead man's shoes!! 👏👏👏
@davidwilkins59327 ай бұрын
My first reaction of yours, and it’s a great one. I like your overall presentation and editing choices, and thanks for not cutting it too short, which is a common problem among reactors.
@myfriendisaac2 жыл бұрын
The BEST werewolf movie & 1 of my favorite films in terms of practical effects 🍿🎬
@kevinburton39483 жыл бұрын
First time watching one of your reactions and enjoyed every minute! I was 11 years old in 1981 when this film came out and I "think" I first saw it when I was 12 or 13. This is easily one of my favourite horror films along with The Thing and Alien. It uses the old Werewolf tropes with a modern twist. The practical effects were the best back then! It's funny- as a kid I never thought that the doctor or police inspector were in on the conspiracy with the towns folk to keep the secret. Never occurred to me but I can see how you might think that given the way they immediately dismissed everything. I also think I remember the Naz* werewolves were available as a wearable Halloween mask sold in the 80s. Again- loved your reaction! Looking forward to more!
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
This would have been amazing to watch in the theater! I bet it was awesome. I want to get the Halloween mask of the wolf! Thanks for watching. The Thing is on our list to watch so we will get to that eventually!
@davidanderson16393 жыл бұрын
As a Yorkshireman, I can confirm all our pubs are like The Slaughtered Lamb. Fun Fact: the village that doubled as East Proctor was intact in Wales; not Northern England. Also the first werewolf attack was in fact filmed in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
@FrancisXLord3 жыл бұрын
'He looks like one of those zombies in Michael Jackson's Thriller.' Still astounds me when people unknowingly make the right connections when watching films. John Landis directed both and Rick Baker worked on both. Well spotted.
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Ya someone else mentioned that! I mean I watched Thriller like 100 times as a kid so that helps. Usually I'm not that observant 😂
@kylereese48223 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC Have you seen Poltergeist from 1982 ???
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
I've seen it as a kid but I couldn't really tell you what happened anymore.
@kylereese48223 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC The guy who played Jack Griffin Dunne his sister was in it who was murdered by her boyfriend... and many other creepy things happen too...
@kylereese48223 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC Edgar Wright on An American Werewolf in London a cast member from the movie ` the guy in tube station ` kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a6h-q7J_qKu-d2Q.html
@terririnella40323 жыл бұрын
as a fan of werewolf movies, this movie is a very good and very unique feature... most werewolves in these movies are wolfmen but this is a werewolf (quadrapedal, more wolf like than man like) and that is what makes this transformation so good, it's sudden, it's long lasting and it is visceral: you can hear it, see it and feel it, the body transforms (not just hair and teeth but legs, hands, spine, face all change, grow, reshape and it sounds painful)
@charleswilliams6236 Жыл бұрын
One of the best wear wolf movies ever made
@theboys86922 жыл бұрын
Best Werewolf film ever and in my top six films of all time. Brilliant on every level.
@nonplayerzealot43 жыл бұрын
Sad thing re: Griffin Dunne. His sister Dominique Dunne was an actress then as well. She was the oldest sister in Poltergeist 1 if you've ever seen it. You should, btw, ANY Spielberg production from then is so basic that they assign it in HS curriculums. Anyway, she was murdered by her ex BF sleezeball in 1982 while she was practicing lines w/ a male actor at her house. Her ex comes up and she goes outside to talk to him and he strangles her on the lawn and the coward inside did nothing to even check to see if she was all right. He heard noises outside, but never investigated. She died at only 22 and only a year after Griffin was in AWIL.
@victorsixtythree3 жыл бұрын
You guys might like one of my favorite movies - "After Hours". It stars Griffin Dunne (who played Jack) and was directed by Martin Scorsese. And if you've ever wondered if Scorsese can do comedy...well, give it a try!
@RaefonB3 жыл бұрын
20:16 Some UK insight: if we're going to the "bathroom" and it's a public restroom, we call that the toilets. Or if the toilet is in a separate room, we'd call that room the toilet. And if we're going into any bathroom for that specific purpose, we usually say "Going to the toilet". But the room in someone's home with a bath or shower in is called 'the bathroom' in Britain as well. :) p.s. First time watching your channel and the very peaceful snoozing dog is lovely. :)
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Ahh well then that makes sense! thanks for clarifying!
@LC-gs6qv2 жыл бұрын
'Let the right one in' (original Scandinavian version) is a fantastic vampire film. Definitely one to watch
@hv39262 жыл бұрын
The transformation scene won the makeup and special effects Oscar's for 1981.
@MrUndersolo3 жыл бұрын
I always use the makeup in this film to talk about what practical effects can be in my media class.
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a fun class
@MrUndersolo3 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC It is...since I'm the teacher! Seriously, this was the first film to win the first official Best Makeup Oscar (they did not hand it out every year before this came out; afterwards, they made it official).
@zacharythompson97913 жыл бұрын
The Make Artists won an Academy Award in 1982 for Makeup Effects.
@hv39262 жыл бұрын
This is a 4-Star movie you guys. A classic.😀 This won the Oscar for special effects/makeup. that year.
@thelifeandtimes.ofazombiegirl3 жыл бұрын
Best werewolf movie ever! One of my favorites! J.
@Thedesertguy75 Жыл бұрын
By far my favorite werewolf film. Such a standard for any beast design. I love the FX
@dipsydoodle79883 жыл бұрын
Your dog's munching sounds throughout this movie had me like...wait...is that the movie? This is definitely one of my favorite werewolf movies. Another great one is The Howling.
@jackackman98063 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! I'm 48, thanks for loving my gen's stuff!
@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot6663 жыл бұрын
Did you notice all the songs with "Moon" in the Title? Blue Moon ( 2 different versions), Bad Moon Rising & Moondance ( By Van Morrison)
@boramsey51223 жыл бұрын
Frank Oz spending time between filming as "Yoda"... Doing side work...
@misterprickly3 жыл бұрын
Ya gotta love a Frank Oz cameo!
@Sebastian__.3 жыл бұрын
An American Werewolf in London is an amazing film. One of my favorites. I went through the house at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando that was just as amazing.
@giggitygiggity83919 ай бұрын
Great reaction guys, thoroughly enjoyed it. Anyone who loves this movie (as I do, I saw it in '81) is good in my book. Liked & subbed. Your dog is gorgeous btw. Much love from the UK. ❤👍🏻🤙🏻
@williamjones60313 жыл бұрын
1. If you go to Italy stay away from Naples. It's the armpit of Europe. 2. The doctor called him a madman because that's what he was told. 3. Nothing wrong with conserving water. 4. Full moons last more than one day/night. Roughly 4 nights. 5. Try getting a gun in England. The cops don't even use them unless it's very important.. 6. Jenny Agutter Played in another outstanding SiFi movie called "Logan's Run" 7. There's "An American Warewolf in Paris" but it's not worth the effort.
@moshesett8580 Жыл бұрын
ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME
@TheHulk20083 жыл бұрын
That was David hunting the Deer 🦌. I believe the scene is supposed to be about how much he's changing to his primal instincts.
@kadrae52773 жыл бұрын
This film was the first to receive the Oscar for Best Makeup.
@WatchMeMovie2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction to this! I enjoyed rewatching it with you. It was fun seeing how much you both enjoyed it cheers guys!
@jondavidtheauthor63183 жыл бұрын
Awesome. One thing that you didn't notice about before he transformed, is that David left the door open. I think he did it on a subconscious level so the wolf could get out.
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Oh see I thought he left it open for fear of getting locked out again because that had already happened and he had to climb through the window. You could be right though I didn't think of that!
@jondavidtheauthor63183 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC Actually, I hadn't thought of THAT, what you mentioned. lol Please note also that David is never hungry. I think that's subconscious, as well. The curse makes sure that he doesn't eat so that when the wolf DOES come out, it's starved and hungry for blood. David also holds a knife to his wrist yet doesn't kill himself. Could be for many reasons BUT maybe it's because human beings are the only ones who commit suicide, animals don't. Maybe the curse, the need for survival, works on his mind and he just CAN NOT kill himself. Why didn't the people of East Proctor hunt down the wolf and kill it? Ending this nightmare? Maybe they can't. Small town and only ONE DUDE is missing every full moon? Hmm...I think BOB is the werewolf! Get him! Surely they knew who it was but maybe killing a werewolf spreads the curse to whoever is closest, or something like that. The best they could do is just let the wolf roam every full moon and everyone stay indoors and safe. The curse is quite tenacious.
@Spindler20073 жыл бұрын
@@jondavidtheauthor6318 I've always had the thought that the dreams David was having were symptoms of the werewolf curse as if the wolf in him was slowly taking over mentally before taking over physically. I noticed that the dreams would get worse each time. First it would be just running through the woods, then savagely killing a deer, then seeing himself on a hospital bed with yellow eyes and sharp teeth and then finally seeing his family getting killed by demonic nazis with wolf like facial features.
@thunderstruck54843 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for reacting to these early 80s classics really brings back the fun memories of packed theaters everyone screaming and laughing clapping etc fun fun times at the small town mall theater thanks again
@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay2 жыл бұрын
I love that special effects makeup. Same man who went on to apply his skills to Michael Jackson's Thriller short film. Rick Baker is a damn GENIUS.
@TheHulk20083 жыл бұрын
My friend has been to that pub . Inside setup is different but the outside looks the same.
@gr33n3ggs43 жыл бұрын
John Landis was inspired by an actual vacation he took in college. While and his friends were backpacking across Europe; Where they witnessed an actual funeral ceremony in Romania. They thought it was quite odd that they buried the corpse upside down vertically. Landis asked why did they do it and was told to prevent the dead from clawing from the grave. He thought that all these old superstitions are absolutely ridiculous in today's modern age....... but, WHAT IF?? American werewolf in London was born. The original cast was supposed to be, Dan akroid as David & the Legendary John balushi as Jack.
@drdassler3 жыл бұрын
Great channel. Love the funny little edits.
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks, they surprisingly take a long time even though it doesn't seem like much so I like when people mention them haha
@user-ji3sx9gz8k4 ай бұрын
Cameo appearance by Frank Oz...aka Yoda. The transformation scene is perfect. The actual werewolf looks a bit rough, but the transformation scene has never been matched.
@chefskiss61793 жыл бұрын
Just came across this, am thoroughly lovin it, I hope you both do more... 80's or 90's or whatever, more flicks :)
@arohk15795 ай бұрын
They went real old school on the werewolf, the idea of using siver is actually pretty moder as far a lore goes. The producer went with the original concept of a animal on all fours and nothing special to kill it. This is the first reaction of yours I seen and I will sub and watch more.
@Broken-xi5io3 жыл бұрын
The first time I saw him go from reading the book to transforming I thought he was visually dying of boredom 😆, good reaction btw ✌🏻
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Ya it was so sudden I thought he was joking haha. Loved it tho
@bryanflores52543 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite movies of all time.
@RaefonB3 жыл бұрын
2:18 Your dog knew this is a scary movie, lol.
@allyourmoney3 жыл бұрын
This whole movie is like something Richard Corben would've drawn as a graphic novel. Same sense of humor & everything.
@aaronlane84053 жыл бұрын
Like the cover of Fantagor #3
@allyourmoney3 жыл бұрын
@@aaronlane8405 I had a reprint of that!
@RR644342 жыл бұрын
Great Reaction Guys!! Maybe in this universe the wolf changes when the moon is close to full as well which is why he changed the next day also. It was an interesting choice for sure.
@B355Y3 жыл бұрын
As a person from North east England, the thing I like about this movie is that In Northern England (and scotland) we have legends and myths of huge black dogs. Nocturnal apparitions that are larger than any dog with glowing eyes, that are said to wonder the moors. In most stories the animals are supernatural and are seen as a really bad omen (like hell hounds), Often signalling ones immediate death or that a death is about to occur in the persons family. In some legends they have the ability to shape-shift. Its quite different than the werewolf legend but still, its a nice little tie-in, in my opinion and worth googling if you're interested In that kind of thing. Nice reaction guys 👍
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
I see that kind of ties in to why in Harry Potter you get Serius as a big scary black dog and his fortune was the Grim. Which was a dog. Can you explain what the moors are. Looked just like a field to me haha.
@B355Y3 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC lol its basically large open highlands. It usually consists of poor soil so only hardy grass and Heather grow there. Personally I think moors are some of Britain's most beautiful landscapes, but im kinda biased lol
@B355Y3 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC also you are correct about the Harry Potter reference. The legend is also main point in sherlock Holmes: hound of the baskervilles and led zeppelins song "Black dog"
@steveymoon3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you love this film. I also love your dog. 💚
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
☺️☺️
@warrenrandall69363 жыл бұрын
On the moors they are told to stick to the roads, as if that would protect them. But in London, David as the werewolf can travel along roads, pavements and the London underground.
@degsbabe2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys. Enjoyed your reaction to this great movie. One thing i've noticed you give more reaction time to the movies, which is great. Nonsense when a reactor gives a 25 min reaction to a 3 hour movie. Keep it up.
@Proteus2905 Жыл бұрын
Panic is an instinct. An unconscious mechanism that serves self-preservation. None of us have control over it. You can train to delay the moment, but for all of us there comes a point when panic takes over. As if your conscious self is being put in front of its own door and the panic closes the door with the words: "Ok, we'll take over from now on. Now it's about survival. You just be quiet and only return to the control room when it's safe!"
@keithschofield11582 жыл бұрын
I saw this in the theater when it came out I was in seventh grade great. Movie best wear wolf transformation
@TTM96913 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, congratulations! Your reaction at the end is priceless. And boy, do we know how you feel! I know I remember the first time I saw this movie, late at night on cable, about a year after it came out. Man oh man. I saw "All That Jazz" and "A Clockwork Orange" one night as a double feature, which literally paralyzed me on the couch for five hours. And then I saw "An American Werewolf In London" right around the same time, like a week later. All three of those movies end with a wtf feeling, with ironic music playing....and us all feeling very disturbed! The way you handled the long love scene is HILARIOUS. I'm subscribing just for that! PS: Your dog sitting there with you, snoring, chomping....is so funny and adorable, it's like a whole other scene going on bubbling under the soundtrack, lol. You three are a great family! I wish I had known about your channel throughout the entire pandemic! Definitely going to check out more of your stuff. PS: Can I throw out two horror titles that I'm always searching on? The 1978 version of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. Creepshow (1983), written by Stephen King and directed by George Romero. Those two make great reaction videos, just as good as these, and they share a one-of-a-kind quality with this werewolf movie, great cinematography, fantastic effects, great script, humor and comedy (in "Creepshow") and, most importantly, a trippy vibe! Both make great reaction videos, especially Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. One of those movies there can never be enough reaction videos for. Like "An American Werewolf In London"! Thanks guys!
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We will definitely add those movies to our list. Appreciate your comment 😁😁😁
@jasonjonston9482 жыл бұрын
Your connection to Michael Jackson’s Thriller is spot on , Michael Jackson hired the director of this film ( American werwolf ) Michael Landis to direct Thriller video about 4 years later because Jacko was so impressed with this movie 👏👍
@johnhouse99832 жыл бұрын
doggie didn't even flinch in that opening attck scene
@irishinnj723 жыл бұрын
If you want to see another really cool Werewolf transformation scene. Watch the 1981 movie "The Howling."
@catspaw30922 жыл бұрын
There werewolf Remus Lupin turns into from Harry Potter is terrible it didn't look like a werewolf to me it looks like a hairless dog.
@wayneclayton54263 жыл бұрын
The Cat also played Jonesy in Alien.
@boodoofett41922 жыл бұрын
I was wondering that myself lol makes sense too
@lusciousmayweather83853 жыл бұрын
i love The Dog When he joins the reaction. He's Such a Mood 😂 Great Reaction. one of my favorite movies of All time. i actually saw it at the movie theater When i was 1 yrs old because My Parents couldn't find a Babysitter But i don't remember seeing it at the movies.....Cause i was you know 1yrs old 😂😂
@paulmidgley80403 жыл бұрын
I keep watching these first reactions and all of them so far everyone watches these horror movies with the lights on.
@terririnella40323 жыл бұрын
the scene in the zoo with the kid and balloons was always funny to me cause i always thought of IT
@Col_Fragg2 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that if it's a public restroom with only a toilet, British people call it a "toilet." However, if it's in the home and there is a bathtub present, British people call it the "bathroom."
@FredtheDorfDorfman1985Ай бұрын
Jenny Agutter was in an excellent 1976 movie with Michael York, one of my childhood favorites, called “Logan’s Run.” It’s a utopian/dystopian future where a computer controlled city of people live in a state of apathy and pleasure, but nobody can live past 30, and believe they renew in a murderous ritual called Carousel. Its special effects are kind of dated, but the action and story is excellent. I recommend it if you can find it.
@buzbom12 жыл бұрын
Now that you've seen the special effects in this 1981 gem, you should continue with The Howling. Another werewolf gem that gets overlooked every Halloween it seems. The Howling effects were done by An American Werewolf Rick Baker's protege Rob Bottin, only 21 at the time. It also features some of the most graphic transformations seen in movies at that time. Glad I got to see them in the theater back in the day, man.....think I was just 20 then. Ugh, time flies way tooooo fast.
@kadrae52773 жыл бұрын
OK. Since David couldn't bring himself to kill himself, it's likely that he lunged at Alex so that the police could kill him. Remember, when Alex told David that she loved him, David seemingly went back to his human consciousness for a second and decided to have the gunmen to end his life for him.
@orvillewright122 Жыл бұрын
I think the werewolf howl are great in this movie and think would be scary and great to hear on a Halloween hayride or haunted house walk or something like that.
@garyb59982 жыл бұрын
If you loved it can you imagine being an 11 year old watching this on VHS with a group of friends. It's been in my memory ever since. We even talked about it with our school teacher because it was ground breaking.
@87ventus2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I know they call this a comedy but 2 me it's a cool but sad movie w/ some humor thrown in. I loved it so much. My brother & I saw it when it came out so we were in our early 20's & though i miss my brother ( my best friend) I have the best memory of us walking home cold, foggy night & we take a shortcut & halfway through the two block wooded dirt path, my bro says " Man it's muddy ,we should've stuck to the road, oh -oh ,he laughed ,beware the moors stick to the road" though i wasn't that scared of the movie but man did i get like the biggest chill ever! looking around with the perfect atmosphere it was so cool & scary..i wouldn't take a shortcut today of course, but my brother was my hero & a practical joker. Yeah he scared me good lol. Anyway love this movie. Great reaction you guys. didn't mean to ramble on.✌
@RelaxwithJC2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about your brother he seemed like a cool dude. I was never very close with mine. Hard to lose people though. Thanks for watching ❤️
@87ventus2 жыл бұрын
@@RelaxwithJC Thank you guys for the kind words😞. I truly loved your reactions to this movie, feel like u both have that giddy anticipation, u both pay attention & u speak with intelligence & cool insight about the film, the decade & the music. So while searching for favorite movies i was happy 2 find you & subscribe 😀Unfortunately some reactors, IMO, are downright dismal. I watch reactions bc I want someone 2 share my enthusiasm 4 what i think is a cool movie..i just can't get my son (or anyone these days) 2 dig the stuff i think is cool & that's ok ,damn i get it. So that's why reactors (truly good honest reactors like yourselves) make people happy..make me happy & I Thank you.✌
@davidr10502 жыл бұрын
22:00 -- You nailed it.. Rick Baker, the creator of the make up and practical effects for this film, worked on Thriller as did the director John Landis..
@LuisDiaz-zr2vs3 жыл бұрын
In all he chaos at the end you can see director John Landis thrown against a store window. He's wearing a headband.
@frankhernandez68832 жыл бұрын
my cat bit me, now I've become a WERECAT. Yeah...I fall at people's feet and get in the way to trip them! 😺
@DavidUKesb3 жыл бұрын
Poor doggy is trying to have a nice kip and you're making too much noise! LOL
@governmentcheese80233 жыл бұрын
Check out The Howling it also came out in 81. A bit darker but still awesome.
@g13n792 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Loved this. The Director, John Landis also made the Thriller music video
@ziggymarley84983 жыл бұрын
Love this classic & u guy's reaction. New sub from Philly 🤙🏾
@RelaxwithJC3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ziggy 🤗
@Danedogafternoon3 жыл бұрын
So the first werewolf is called Talbot who had only couple hours earlier escaped from a lunatic asylum after killing a guard where his brother the bald joke telling guy Hackett (changed to protect family name) also the only East Proctor policeman had him incarcerated. Jack in limbo meets Talbot who killed him and gives him advice on how to let David know what he needs to do to bring it all to an end. Hope this adds little bit background to the story for you.
@fabricioseiffert7432 жыл бұрын
Talbot of The Wolfman 1941?
@Danedogafternoon2 жыл бұрын
@@fabricioseiffert743 WOW!! mind blown I never even put the two together I wonder if that's what John Landis was aiming at.