An American Werewolf In London (1981) | First time Watching/Reacting.

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  • I truly LOVE this movie now. I'm so happy I watched it. Fun Fact, the first changing scene took a week to film.
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  • @RelaxwithJC
    @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +65

    I truly LOVE this movie now. I'm so happy I watched it. Fun Fact, the first changing scene took a week to film.

    • @1972myc
      @1972myc 3 роки тому +1

      There is a sequel! ....watch "An American Werewolf in Paris"

    • @rileyandmike
      @rileyandmike 3 роки тому

      OMG - these are OBVIOUSLY dreams!!

    • @nonplayerzealot4
      @nonplayerzealot4 3 роки тому +4

      @@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.

    • @peterengelen2794
      @peterengelen2794 2 роки тому +2

      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.

    • @nonplayerzealot4
      @nonplayerzealot4 2 роки тому +1

      @@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.

  • @peterlenham6904
    @peterlenham6904 3 роки тому +86

    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.

    • @liyon316
      @liyon316 3 роки тому +5

      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.

    • @justanotherdayinthelife9841
      @justanotherdayinthelife9841 3 роки тому +3

      Rick Baker is a God of practical spfx.
      They were gelatin and none of it has survived the years, but damn is it cool.

    • @tonydebruin1052
      @tonydebruin1052 3 роки тому +1

      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.

    • @ashscott6068
      @ashscott6068 2 роки тому

      ​@@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.

    • @leewinters8245
      @leewinters8245 2 роки тому +1

      Baker wanted to do a transformation using both practical & cgi effects. A shame no one would give him the chance before he retired.

  • @torpedoboy4
    @torpedoboy4 3 роки тому +39

    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!

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +5

      Ya practical effects will always be better than cgi. That much is true.

    • @kevinscott59
      @kevinscott59 2 роки тому +5

      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

  • @TheHulk2008
    @TheHulk2008 3 роки тому +50

    That Wolf howl is insane. Definitely the best I've ever heard. Up there with the Alien scream in The Thing.

    • @Spindler2007
      @Spindler2007 3 роки тому +8

      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.

    • @rafaelsantosx
      @rafaelsantosx 3 роки тому +4

      It's like is a soul crying in pain.

    • @mnmmnm8321
      @mnmmnm8321 2 роки тому

      @@Spindler2007 yes, truly a great movie and anyone who has watched it won't ever forget that sound: NOW THAT'S a GOOD MOVIE 🍿🎥🍿🎥🍿🍿🎥🍿🍿🥇🏅🤪🏆💯🤾🇭🇲🦘🏏😇🤣🏆

  • @victorsixtythree
    @victorsixtythree 3 роки тому +43

    Michael Jackson chose John Landis to direct his "Thriller" video (along with make-up artist Rick Baker) because of their work on this movie.

    • @davidanderson1639
      @davidanderson1639 3 роки тому +3

      John Landis is also seen in the Piccadilly Sq sequence; he’s the guy who gets knocked through the window by the car.

    • @crimesforkibble6912
      @crimesforkibble6912 2 роки тому +5

      And that's why it's the greatest music video ever made

  • @JuanRamirez-xh3kc
    @JuanRamirez-xh3kc 3 роки тому +25

    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.

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you. Is your profile picture the Werewolf from this movie?

    • @JuanRamirez-xh3kc
      @JuanRamirez-xh3kc 3 роки тому +1

      @@RelaxwithJC Indeed it is.

    • @RaefonB
      @RaefonB 3 роки тому +2

      @@JuanRamirez-xh3kc Lol, reaction vid getting compliments from the werewolf itself - high praise for sure. :D

  • @Spindler2007
    @Spindler2007 3 роки тому +27

    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.

    • @carn9507
      @carn9507 3 роки тому +3

      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. :)

    • @Szymanskill
      @Szymanskill 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/12W34XWIQwU/v-deo.html

    • @nonplayerzealot4
      @nonplayerzealot4 3 роки тому

      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.

    • @paulmidgley8040
      @paulmidgley8040 3 роки тому +3

      Did you recognise the taxi driver also?
      Its Alan Ford Aka brick top from Snatch.

    • @Spindler2007
      @Spindler2007 3 роки тому +1

      @@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.

  • @catspaw3092
    @catspaw3092 3 роки тому +13

    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.

    • @alanhigh8125
      @alanhigh8125 2 роки тому

      I just thought it was apropos; watching an iconic werewolf movie with a very large canid on the couch.

    • @adgato75
      @adgato75 2 роки тому

      My impression is that it is somehow tied to the area specifically. Like a cursed area.

  • @tcrmnk6370
    @tcrmnk6370 3 роки тому +15

    Aww, sleepy doggo! He's very cute.

  • @Koiranpaeinen
    @Koiranpaeinen 3 роки тому +19

    A nice new reaction channel. You're actually reacting, not overreacting, and talking about films in a sincere way. Keep up the good work!

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +2

      My goal was to be as genuine as possible so I'm happy people are seeing that. Thank you!

  • @mrjohn.whereyoufrom
    @mrjohn.whereyoufrom 3 роки тому +9

    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.

  • @cainarcher8475
    @cainarcher8475 3 роки тому +15

    My personal favorite, truly fantastic film. Scary, funny, romantic touch, still the undefeated transformation scene put on screen.

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +3

      I loved all of it. The comedy mixed with the serious tone. The practical effects 👌. I need merchandise now.

  • @taylortyler1867
    @taylortyler1867 2 роки тому +6

    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_ ).

  • @liliks14
    @liliks14 3 роки тому +3

    the dog was like "a werewolf movie ? this is my jam , save me a seat " :)

  • @buzbom1
    @buzbom1 2 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @tristanrcox
    @tristanrcox 3 роки тому +9

    It's his animal instincts he's feeling and we see it as a dream sequence.

  • @edwardthorne9875
    @edwardthorne9875 3 роки тому +11

    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.

    • @Stevarooni
      @Stevarooni 3 роки тому +1

      Such a great, low-budget flick! 👍

    • @tonypate9174
      @tonypate9174 Рік тому

      Werewolf.......and Ginger that's a box not to open !

  • @mortalnightwolf666
    @mortalnightwolf666 3 роки тому +19

    This movie won an Óscar for Makeup, guys, the next movie in reacting is "the return of the living dead" from 1985

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +2

      I do like Zombie films. And we haven't seen that so I shall add it to the list.

    • @mortalnightwolf666
      @mortalnightwolf666 3 роки тому +1

      @@RelaxwithJC I'm glad do you like zombie films , this film do have mixed horror and comedy, is an awesome classic movie

    • @NDRP-uh6fs
      @NDRP-uh6fs 3 роки тому

      the first ever award of its kind for make up

    • @jesselester9722
      @jesselester9722 3 роки тому

      @@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)

  • @NDRP-uh6fs
    @NDRP-uh6fs 3 роки тому +10

    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 !

  • @neuvocastezero1838
    @neuvocastezero1838 2 роки тому +1

    "It's a' cold and 'ah whet out here ah'!"
    is one of the best lines of the film.

  • @ZackGoller
    @ZackGoller 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @alexsgamingshow2474
    @alexsgamingshow2474 3 роки тому +2

    Your puppy is like, “Hey that’s one of my ancestors!” Lol.

  • @TheHulk2008
    @TheHulk2008 3 роки тому +9

    Rick Baker is a God at make up and creature effects.

  • @Mlock76
    @Mlock76 3 роки тому +5

    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.

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +3

      Oh I didn't dnt realize that about Frank Oz. That's really cool information.

  • @danger2bananas
    @danger2bananas 3 роки тому +5

    If you want another great werewolf film Dog Soldiers is a great choice

  • @davidanderson1639
    @davidanderson1639 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @terririnella4032
    @terririnella4032 3 роки тому +2

    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)

  • @kevinburton3948
    @kevinburton3948 3 роки тому +5

    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!

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +2

      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!

  • @MrBigPicture835
    @MrBigPicture835 2 роки тому +2

    The stunt man that got knocked thru the glass window is John Landis, the director of this movie.

  • @LC-gs6qv
    @LC-gs6qv 2 роки тому +1

    You've reacted to my two favourite movies, of all time. This one and dead man's shoes!! 👏👏👏

  • @FrancisXLord
    @FrancisXLord 3 роки тому +8

    '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.

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +3

      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 😂

    • @kylereese4822
      @kylereese4822 3 роки тому +2

      @@RelaxwithJC Have you seen Poltergeist from 1982 ???

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +2

      I've seen it as a kid but I couldn't really tell you what happened anymore.

    • @kylereese4822
      @kylereese4822 3 роки тому +1

      @@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...

    • @kylereese4822
      @kylereese4822 3 роки тому

      @@RelaxwithJC Edgar Wright on An American Werewolf in London a cast member from the movie ` the guy in tube station ` ua-cam.com/video/5BNxONCEZG0/v-deo.html

  • @davidwilkins5932
    @davidwilkins5932 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @WatchMeMovie
    @WatchMeMovie 2 роки тому

    Great reaction to this! I enjoyed rewatching it with you. It was fun seeing how much you both enjoyed it cheers guys!

  • @RaefonB
    @RaefonB 3 роки тому +2

    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. :)

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому

      Ahh well then that makes sense! thanks for clarifying!

  • @victorsixtythree
    @victorsixtythree 3 роки тому +6

    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!

  • @porflepopnecker4376
    @porflepopnecker4376 3 роки тому +7

    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.

    • @carn9507
      @carn9507 3 роки тому +1

      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. :)

    • @mariovazquez4436
      @mariovazquez4436 3 роки тому +1

      @@carn9507 have you watched Dawn of the Dead 1978? If you haven’t I highly recommend it

  • @zacharythompson9791
    @zacharythompson9791 3 роки тому +2

    The Make Artists won an Academy Award in 1982 for Makeup Effects.

  • @dipsydoodle7988
    @dipsydoodle7988 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @hv3926
    @hv3926 2 роки тому

    The transformation scene won the makeup and special effects Oscar's for 1981.

  • @LC-gs6qv
    @LC-gs6qv 2 роки тому +1

    'Let the right one in' (original Scandinavian version) is a fantastic vampire film. Definitely one to watch

  • @jackackman9806
    @jackackman9806 3 роки тому

    You guys are awesome! I'm 48, thanks for loving my gen's stuff!

  • @myfriendisaac
    @myfriendisaac 2 роки тому +1

    The BEST werewolf movie & 1 of my favorite films in terms of practical effects 🍿🎬

  • @TheHulk2008
    @TheHulk2008 3 роки тому +3

    That was David hunting the Deer 🦌. I believe the scene is supposed to be about how much he's changing to his primal instincts.

  • @thunderstruck5484
    @thunderstruck5484 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @chefskiss6179
    @chefskiss6179 3 роки тому +2

    Just came across this, am thoroughly lovin it, I hope you both do more... 80's or 90's or whatever, more flicks :)

  • @TTM9691
    @TTM9691 3 роки тому

    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!

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! We will definitely add those movies to our list. Appreciate your comment 😁😁😁

  • @nonplayerzealot4
    @nonplayerzealot4 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @hv3926
    @hv3926 2 роки тому

    This is a 4-Star movie you guys. A classic.😀 This won the Oscar for special effects/makeup. that year.

  • @MrUndersolo
    @MrUndersolo 3 роки тому +4

    I always use the makeup in this film to talk about what practical effects can be in my media class.

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +1

      Sounds like a fun class

    • @MrUndersolo
      @MrUndersolo 3 роки тому +2

      @@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).

  • @Sebastian__.
    @Sebastian__. 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @steveymoon
    @steveymoon 3 роки тому +1

    I'm so glad you love this film. I also love your dog. 💚

  • @ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666
    @ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666 3 роки тому +1

    Did you notice all the songs with "Moon" in the Title? Blue Moon ( 2 different versions), Bad Moon Rising & Moondance ( By Van Morrison)

  • @giggitygiggity8391
    @giggitygiggity8391 8 місяців тому

    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. ❤👍🏻🤙🏻

  • @garyb5998
    @garyb5998 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @Broken-xi5io
    @Broken-xi5io 3 роки тому +1

    The first time I saw him go from reading the book to transforming I thought he was visually dying of boredom 😆, good reaction btw ✌🏻

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +1

      Ya it was so sudden I thought he was joking haha. Loved it tho

  • @boramsey5122
    @boramsey5122 3 роки тому +3

    Frank Oz spending time between filming as "Yoda"...
    Doing side work...

  • @jondavidtheauthor6318
    @jondavidtheauthor6318 3 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +2

      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!

    • @jondavidtheauthor6318
      @jondavidtheauthor6318 3 роки тому +2

      @@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.

    • @Spindler2007
      @Spindler2007 3 роки тому +2

      @@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.

  • @charleswilliams6236
    @charleswilliams6236 Рік тому +1

    One of the best wear wolf movies ever made

  • @gr33n3ggs4
    @gr33n3ggs4 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @drdassler
    @drdassler 2 роки тому +1

    Great channel. Love the funny little edits.

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  2 роки тому +1

      Haha thanks, they surprisingly take a long time even though it doesn't seem like much so I like when people mention them haha

  • @warrenrandall6936
    @warrenrandall6936 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @FredtheDorfDorfman1985
    @FredtheDorfDorfman1985 3 дні тому

    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.

  • @theboys8692
    @theboys8692 2 роки тому

    Best Werewolf film ever and in my top six films of all time. Brilliant on every level.

  • @williamjones6031
    @williamjones6031 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @TheHulk2008
    @TheHulk2008 3 роки тому +2

    My friend has been to that pub . Inside setup is different but the outside looks the same.

  • @horrorshow3000
    @horrorshow3000 3 роки тому

    Well this movie brought me your way, Great to meet you. This has always been a favourite of mine. You guys should try The Howling or Ginger Snaps if you can and cheers. \m/

  • @kadrae5277
    @kadrae5277 3 роки тому

    This film was the first to receive the Oscar for Best Makeup.

  • @buzbom1
    @buzbom1 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @Thedesertguy75
    @Thedesertguy75 Рік тому

    By far my favorite werewolf film. Such a standard for any beast design. I love the FX

  • @allyourmoney
    @allyourmoney 3 роки тому +1

    This whole movie is like something Richard Corben would've drawn as a graphic novel. Same sense of humor & everything.

    • @aaronlane8405
      @aaronlane8405 3 роки тому +1

      Like the cover of Fantagor #3

    • @allyourmoney
      @allyourmoney 3 роки тому

      @@aaronlane8405 I had a reprint of that!

  • @Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay
    @Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @arohk1579
    @arohk1579 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @lusciousmayweather8385
    @lusciousmayweather8385 3 роки тому +1

    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 😂😂

  • @ziggymarley8498
    @ziggymarley8498 3 роки тому +2

    Love this classic & u guy's reaction. New sub from Philly 🤙🏾

  • @davidr1050
    @davidr1050 2 роки тому +1

    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..

  • @quodnomenmihiest6283
    @quodnomenmihiest6283 3 роки тому

    Great movie and great reaction channel, I'm now subscribed. Will probably binge on your vides all morning now. Also, I want your dog! Also, there is a sequel, of sorts, but it's nothing compared to this one.

  • @RR64434
    @RR64434 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @degsbabe
    @degsbabe 2 роки тому

    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
    @Proteus2905 Рік тому

    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!"

  • @thelifeandtimes.ofazombiegirl
    @thelifeandtimes.ofazombiegirl 2 роки тому +1

    Best werewolf movie ever! One of my favorites! J.

  • @RaefonB
    @RaefonB 3 роки тому +2

    2:18 Your dog knew this is a scary movie, lol.

  • @jasonjonston948
    @jasonjonston948 2 роки тому

    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 👏👍

  • @user-ji3sx9gz8k
    @user-ji3sx9gz8k 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @kadrae5277
    @kadrae5277 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @johnhouse9983
    @johnhouse9983 2 роки тому

    doggie didn't even flinch in that opening attck scene

  • @B355Y
    @B355Y 3 роки тому

    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 👍

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +1

      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.

    • @B355Y
      @B355Y 3 роки тому

      @@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

    • @B355Y
      @B355Y 3 роки тому

      @@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"

  • @madgepenelopemorgan2429
    @madgepenelopemorgan2429 3 роки тому +1

    Hey J & C. This is my first time watchin you guys relax & react. You two are hilarious. :-) C's eyes & mouth WIDE OPEN reactions had me ROLLIN! The dog was almost as entertaining as yall. As a dog lover, I kinda deduced, hopefully correctly, that the pooch belonged to J when yall hooked up & now knows to embrace C. Lookin Daddy in the eye elicited a 'whaddaya want'? Lookin Mommy in the eye got an invitation onto the couch for 'hugs'. I peeped the pooch reachin out & touchin Daddy whilst sprawled across Mommy. Or vice versa. YES, AWIL is a classic in a category by itself. I wanted to watch a couple of werewolf movies fuh free today & AM GLAD that I chose yalls almost 46 min reaction. I hoped & sorta 'KNEW' that I'd get to see MOST of the movie. THANKS! I also REALLY admire the way that yall intelligently & effectively get around yt's rules bout only showin so many seconds @ a time of copyrighted content. Yalls is the 'ONLY' yt reaction channel that I've cum across that utilizes the blurring technique & a quick disappearance & reappearance of the content. I guess doin that resets the yt counter to 0. SMART! I checked out a reaction vid to 'Silver Bullet' afore findin yall. :-)

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому +2

      Idk how you figured out that Gus was with me first but that was spot on. And the blur and cuts helps but I'm still having issues with rush hour and Neverending story. I'm glad you enjoyed! We are watching The Howling soon 😊

    • @madgepenelopemorgan2429
      @madgepenelopemorgan2429 3 роки тому

      GUS! :-)

  • @frankhernandez6883
    @frankhernandez6883 2 роки тому

    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! 😺

  • @DavidUKesb
    @DavidUKesb 3 роки тому

    Poor doggy is trying to have a nice kip and you're making too much noise! LOL

  • @LuisDiaz-zr2vs
    @LuisDiaz-zr2vs 3 роки тому

    In all he chaos at the end you can see director John Landis thrown against a store window. He's wearing a headband.

  • @Col_Fragg
    @Col_Fragg 2 роки тому

    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."

  • @governmentcheese8023
    @governmentcheese8023 3 роки тому +3

    Check out The Howling it also came out in 81. A bit darker but still awesome.

  • @beardyhomebrewing
    @beardyhomebrewing 3 роки тому +3

    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.

    • @fabricioseiffert743
      @fabricioseiffert743 2 роки тому

      Talbot of The Wolfman 1941?

    • @beardyhomebrewing
      @beardyhomebrewing 2 роки тому

      @@fabricioseiffert743 WOW!! mind blown I never even put the two together I wonder if that's what John Landis was aiming at.

  • @ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666
    @ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666 3 роки тому +1

    The 80s was the decade they used practical effects in Horror Movies

  • @carn9507
    @carn9507 3 роки тому

    Weird lil thing about the first time I saw any part of the movie. I was about 6 and my family were visiting relatives in London very late at night and we'd been to Piccadilly Circus that day and this movie was on TV but was already at the final part so when I saw the wolf breaking out of the cinema, biting the inpector's head off and running down Piccadilly Circus I thought it was real because my young/stupid brain hadn't yet learnt that just because you see a real place on TV doesn't always mean it's actual reality. :P It didn't scare me though, I just found it fascinating apparently. :O

  • @moshesett8580
    @moshesett8580 11 місяців тому

    ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF ALL TIME

  • @bryanflores5254
    @bryanflores5254 3 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite movies of all time.

  • @g13n79
    @g13n79 Рік тому

    Thanks. Loved this. The Director, John Landis also made the Thriller music video

  • @eddhardy1054
    @eddhardy1054 3 роки тому +1

    FYI guys the gentleman from the US Embassy is Mr Frank Oz. He also appears in Trading Places but is better known for his work with Jim Henson. The nurse is played by Jenny Agutter and she is the most beautiful person to ever walk this Earth (check her out in the films like 'Walkabout' & 'Equus').

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому

      Not gonna lie I thought the nurse was looking gorgeous too. 😳

    • @eddhardy1054
      @eddhardy1054 3 роки тому

      @@RelaxwithJC you've probably already watched them but might I recommend The Howling (another werewolf film) and The Thing (1982). The latter is my favourite scifi horror movie and is awesome.

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  3 роки тому

      I've seen the Thing, not my wife. And I haven't seen the howling. I'll add it to our list thanks!

    • @eddhardy1054
      @eddhardy1054 3 роки тому

      @@RelaxwithJC glad to be of assistance...as an adjunct to the Jenny Agutter info, she also appeared in the scifi adventure Logan's Run with Michael York which you might like to check out 🙂

    • @victorsixtythree
      @victorsixtythree 3 роки тому

      And more recently Jenny Agutter played Coucilwoman Hawley in 'The Avengers' and 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier.'

  • @87ventus
    @87ventus 2 роки тому +1

    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.✌

    • @RelaxwithJC
      @RelaxwithJC  2 роки тому +1

      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 ❤️

    • @87ventus
      @87ventus 2 роки тому

      @@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.✌