Beware The Moon!

October 31, 2014 1:53 AM

An American Werewolf In London [Part 2] [~2h total], a radio drama adaptation of John Landis' original script, written and directed by Dirk Maggs.
posted by hippybear (8 comments total)

I recently rewatched the original film, one of my favorites from the 80's, and sadly found that it hadn't aged well.

But I'll give this version a listen this weekend - - perhaps an old-timey radio adaptation may be just the medium to restore it to my personal pantheon...
posted by fairmettle at 2:17 AM on October 31, 2014

Really? I think it ages terrifically well. The transformation makeup is still unsurpassed cinematically, the jokes all still work, and the creepy throwback vibe on the moors still totally works. I daresay it's still one of the best horror-comedies ever, ahead of Evil Dead 2, but behind Shaun of the Dead.

AWiL and audio dramas are two of my favorite things. I will definitely have to check this out. Thanks!
posted by ShutterBun at 3:58 AM on October 31, 2014 [4 favorites]

OMG OMG

I must listen to this as soon as I get off work. AWiL is one of my all time favorite horror movies and I think parts of it haven't aged well--mostly the weird dream sequences--but on the whole, it's still an effective and evocative horror movie. I should probably watch it when I get home from the bar tonight. Is it on Netflix currently?
posted by Kitteh at 6:08 AM on October 31, 2014

oooooooOOOOOOooooo
posted by Theta States at 7:11 AM on October 31, 2014

I agree that some of the effects in AWiL aged poorly - but who cares? The film isn't really about the effects - it's about a thoroughly decent, relateable guy trapped in a hideous situation. And the film sells that, really really well. Most importantly, it commits to the premise that, well, there isn't a good way out for anybody.
posted by Mr. Excellent at 8:30 AM on October 31, 2014 [1 favorite]

This is a 1997 adaptation. I listened to it in 2003 while camping alone in grizzly country. Not a good idea, though it sticks in my memory vividly.
posted by stbalbach at 8:32 AM on October 31, 2014

Thanks for the link, will check this out. Funny that they used a picture from Wolfman for the play.

@fairmettle, I agree with ShutterBun, the film aged very well. When you compare it technically to 2010's Wolfman - the transition for example was more complex, but didn't look better.
posted by ErikLehmann at 8:32 AM on October 31, 2014

When you compare it technically to 2010's Wolfman - the transition for example was more complex, but didn't look better.

OH GOD I PAID MONEY FOR THAT FILM
posted by Kitteh at 9:08 AM on October 31, 2014