Are you a fan of horror movies? Then, you might have already heard of the classic 1981 horror film “An American Werewolf in London” directed by John Landis.
But did you know that there is also a sequel called “An American Werewolf in Paris”? The question on many fans’ minds is whether or not “An American Werewolf in Paris” is a true sequel to the original movie. Let’s dig deeper and find out!
What’s the Story behind “An American Werewolf in London”?
Before we delve into whether or not “An American Werewolf in Paris” is a sequel, let’s first take a quick look at the original movie. The movie follows two American college students, David and Jack, who are backpacking through England.
They accidentally wander into dangerous territory and are attacked by a werewolf. David survives but Jack doesn’t.
David soon discovers that he has been infected by the werewolf and transforms into one himself during the next full moon. He then goes on a killing spree, only to be eventually killed by his friend.
Is “An American Werewolf in Paris” A Sequel?
Now let’s get back to our main question – Is “An American Werewolf in Paris” really a sequel to the original movie? Well, technically it isn’t!
The Plot
The story of “An American Werewolf in Paris” takes place several years after the events of the original movie. Andy McDermott plays an American tourist named Andy who travels to Paris with his friends Brad and Chris. While exploring the city, they stumble upon an underground rave party where they meet Serafine (played by Julie Delpy), who turns out to be a werewolf.
Unlike David from the first film, Andy becomes enchanted with Serafine despite her being a werewolf. They soon discover that Serafine’s stepfather is responsible for creating a serum that allows werewolves to retain their human form, but at a terrible cost. The group must work together to stop Serafine’s stepfather and prevent him from using the serum on anyone else.
The Connection with the First Movie
So, what makes “An American Werewolf in Paris” related to the first movie? Well, there are a few subtle references throughout the film that hint at its connection to the original. For instance, there’s a scene where Serafine takes Andy to visit her mother who lives in East Proctor – the same village where David and Jack were attacked by the werewolf in “An American Werewolf in London”.
Additionally, there is a brief cameo of David Naughton (who played David in “An American Werewolf in London”) during one of Andy’s nightmares.
The Verdict
While “An American Werewolf in Paris” is not technically a sequel, it does share some connections with the original movie. However, it can be seen as more of a stand-alone film with its own unique storyline.
In conclusion, whether or not you consider “An American Werewolf in Paris” a true sequel is up for debate. But regardless of its classification, it remains an enjoyable horror flick with enough scares and thrills to keep you entertained till the end!