With the recent 40th anniversary of one of the greatest horror-comedies ever made, An American Werewolf in London is being celebrated with an exclusive 4K Ultra HD film release and hand transformation statue. American Werewolf in London was first released on VHS in 1981 and was written and directed by the notorious John Landis. The iconic horror-comedy is most notably remembered for its amazingly intense werewolf transformation scene that single-handedly helped special effects artist Rick Baker clinch the first-ever Academy Award for Best Make-Up.
Through Zavvi, fans can now purchase An American Werewolf in London limited edition collectors package that comes with a 4K Ultra HD copy of the film, a hand transformation statue, outtakes, actor commentary, and much more. The statue sees an incredible replica of the infamous hand transformation mid-way through David Kessler’s alteration into a werewolf. This exclusive collectible package is limited to 1,000 units, combining its rarity and unique content into a must-have for fans of the iconic film and its director.
Although the werewolf transformation scene itself only lasted a little over two minutes, the dramatic scene took over a full week to complete shooting thanks to the massive amount of special effects. From fake legs, hands, and feet to the added body hair, Baker put his everything into the effects of this film, gifting horror fans with one of the greatest special effects-driven scenes that the genre has ever seen. 40 years after its initial release on VHS, fans of the iconic horror-comedy An American Werewolf in London can now own the film in 4K HD, complete with a statue of the film's most emblematic moment.
Source: Zavvi