This should be a great film for all the prosperous assets it bears so flawlessly: the prosthetic effects are arguably the best in any horror film ever made; its location (in the moors of rural England) contributes enormously to the alienation of the primary American backpacker, and this theme is cleverly persistent when he becomes a werewolf; it has a great score; and the film has aged decently (I would also attribute this strength to Rick Baker’s special effects). But it is virtually every other aspect of the film that director John Landis renders improperly, infusing his brand of mediocre comedy liberally. The soundtrack (comprised entirely of songs with “Moon” in the title) is ridiculous and mocking, and the dialogue is cohesively hammy. I do like this film, very much, but watching it I realize the concept’s immense potential and variably poor execution.
by Rumsey Taylor | Source: Cable Television
20 Feb 2005 2:02 PM | Submit Comment
