An American Werewolf in London (1981)

An American Werewolf in London poster

An American Werewolf in London (1981)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
7.3

Overview

American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's central conflict revolves around a supernatural curse and its personal, horrific consequences, with the narrative focusing on individual struggle rather than any broader political or ideological commentary. The problem and its resolution are entirely apolitical.

The movie features a predominantly white cast typical of its time, without intentional race or gender swaps for traditional roles. Its narrative focuses on horror and comedy, and does not critique traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

An American Werewolf in London does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual protagonist's struggle with lycanthropy, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

An American Werewolf in London, 1981, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the horror and dark comedy surrounding lycanthropy, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

An American Werewolf in London (1981) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a reboot of established characters. Therefore, its characters do not have prior canonical genders that could be swapped.

An American Werewolf in London (1981) is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character races could have been established and subsequently changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.5
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7.4

Critic Ratings

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8.9
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5.5

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