The werewolf sub-genre has gotten a lot of love lately.
That being said, there’s still one 80s classic that remains the gold standard for every lycan-centric film.
This would beAn American Werewolf in London.
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Now, almost 45 years later,American Werewolfreturns with a new killerFunko Pop.
This is before his near-fatal run-in with a savage beast.
Despite David being in his human form, there are a lot of layers to this Pop.
Funko is no stranger to making werewolf figures, with Marvel Studios’Werewolf By Nightbeing a prime example.
What’s An American Werewolf in London' About?
However, they stumble upon a small village that warns them of a vicious creature of the night.
Jack gets killed, but David survives with just a gnarly-looking flesh wound to show for it.
It’s only a matter of time until he becomes a werewolf himself.
This would include masterpieces likeThe Wolf Manand lesser-known creature features likeWerewolf of London.
That being said,American Werewolfset itself apart thanks to its genre-bending approach.
This is a blood-soaked no-nonsense horror film.
Yet, at the same time, it’s alsoone of the funniest filmsof its decade.
When you sprinkle in a dash of romance, there really hasn’t been a film likeAmerican Werewolfsince.
That’s even before thebrilliant practical transformationsequence is brought up.
A scene thatwon Rick Baker anOscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Where Can You Stream An American Werewolf in London'?
The horror-comedy is also readily available on Blu-ray and4K.
The figure is set to be unleashed in May.
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