An American Werewolf In London Deleted Scenes [cracked]

To avoid an X-rating from the MPAA, several smaller but intense moments were trimmed: Undead Toast:

: Landis ultimately chose Sam Cooke’s "Blue Moon" to create a "sad and painful" atmosphere, contrasting with the horrific visuals. The rejected Bernstein score can now be found on some Special Edition releases as a bonus feature. lost media aspect of these scenes or perhaps look into the makeup techniques used for the shots that make the cut? an american werewolf in london deleted scenes

🩸 If you thought the final rampage in London was intense, the original cut was apparently much more violent. Landis trimmed significant chunks of the werewolf’s attack on the hospital staff to avoid an X rating. Gore hounds would have seen much more carnage before the tragic freeze-frame ending. To avoid an X-rating from the MPAA, several

: Landis describes the scene as extremely graphic. 🩸 If you thought the final rampage in

In the deleted version, the barman (played by the legendary Rik Mayall in a cameo that was cut entirely) delivers a ten-minute monologue about the history of the werewolf curse. It detailed the specific 18th-century werewolf who terrorized the village, how it was a "squire" who made a deal with the devil, and the exact rules of silver.

The most infamous deleted scene in the film’s lore is not actually a scene, but a logistical nightmare. In the original shooting script, following David’s first transformation and the slaughter of several Londoners, the film takes a sharp, surreal turn.

There were several character-building moments between David and Nurse Alex Price (Jenny Agutter) that didn't make the final edit. Specifically, scenes that established Alex as a bit more of a "loner" in London, which explained her quick attachment to David. One deleted beat involved a more suggestive conversation about her past relationships, which Landis felt distracted from the central tension of David’s impending transformation. 6. The "Big Ben" Attack