An American Werewolf in London (1981)
John Landis' 1981 horror-comedy. Rick Baker transformation effects won first Best Makeup Oscar.
Writer: John Landis
John Landis wrote and directed An American Werewolf in London, Animal House and The Blues Brothers, and directed the Thriller video. Three deaths on the Twilight Zone set led to a manslaughter trial at which he was acquitted, and the case changed American film safety regulation.