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Movies Completed 1981-1997

American Werewolf Watch Order

Both American Werewolf moon curse films in order from London moors backpackers in 1981 through Paris metro pack in 1997, how Kessler curse maps to McDermott copycat serum, and where to start transformation horror.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Two films in release order.

  1. 1 An American Werewolf in London 1981 · movie Original. Start here.
  2. 2 An American Werewolf in Paris 1997 · movie Loose sequel. Watch second.

About American Werewolf

American Werewolf follows backpacker David Kessler bitten on the moors and turning in London flats with Jack haunting. The 1981 Landis film sets the Slaughtered Lamb rules and Piccadilly slaughter. An American Werewolf in Paris in 1997 follows Andy McDermott with a new pack and potion cures.

Watch London first since Paris assumes the curse logic and inverts the undead guide beat. The films share the moon rules but not the same survivors, so the gap needs no bridging short. No third film has been dated past remake talk, which leaves the two Universal entries as the set.

Good to know

Release order matches the curse chain with London dread first and Paris action second. Watch the 1981 film for Baker transformation grammar before the 1997 CGI wolves. Paris plays wider with catacombs, so expect a tone shift after the moors start. Treat Paris as the current end with the serum burned and no reboot pending.