Review of An American Werewolf in London (1981) by Stefano L — 03 Jun 2013

One of my favorite all-time horror films! Plus I love Landis's brand of humor.

This review of An American Werewolf in London (1981) was written by Stefano L on 03 Jun 2013.

An American Werewolf in London has generally received positive reviews.

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