An American Werewolf in London (1981) - Jumpscare Guide
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Plot
American tourists David and Jack are savaged by an unidentified vicious animal whilst hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. Retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon experiences disturbing changes to his mind and body.
Total Jumpscares: 14
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A werewolf slams David to the ground, then instantly lunges at Jack.
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A monstrous werewolf abruptly ambushes David.
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In a nightmare, a naked David suddenly pounces on a deer, savagely devouring it.
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Jack's eyes violently snap open mid-dream, unleashing a guttural growl directly at Nurse Alex.
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A man opens his front door, instantly shredded by a barrage of gunfire from monstrous mutants.
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Nurse Alex parts the curtains; a grotesque mutant bursts through.
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David adjusts the bathroom mirror; his reflection snaps to reveal Jack's ghastly, undead face.
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A snarling werewolf violently ambushes a young couple.
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A jarring cut reveals a telephone, its sudden, shrill ring deafening.
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A snarling werewolf face suddenly fills the screen, unleashing a deafening growl before an abrupt cut to a train.
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The screen abruptly fills with a roaring lion.
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A snarling werewolf suddenly lunges from the dark, mauling an unsuspecting patron in the movie theater.
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The werewolf explodes through the theater door.
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A monstrous roar, instantly shattered by a rapid barrage of gunfire.
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