Released in 1981, An American Werewolf in London is one of the most iconic body horror movies out there. It follows David and Jack, two American tourists who are attacked by a mysterious beast while ...

Melissa Trejo is a Film and Television features writer here on Collider. Born and raised in the rougher parts of South Los Angeles, Melissa always loved the magic of storytelling from an early age.

There aren’t many monsters more legendary than the werewolf. A creature who transforms with the full moon, the werewolf can represent so many things, from addiction and rage to puberty and sexuality.

If you’re a massive fan of werewolves like I am, then I’d guess 1981 is one of your favorite years in film history. There was something wolf-y in the air, as that year gave us a full moon’s worth of ...