'' Halliwell 's Film Guide '' described the film as a " curious but oddly endearing mixture of horror film and spoof , of comedy and shock , with everything grist to its mill including tourist Britain and the wedding of Prince Charles . The special effects are notable and signalled new developments in this field . " Roger Ebert 's review was less favourable ; he stated that " '' An American Werewolf in London '' seems curiously unfinished , as if director John Landis spent all his energy on spectacular set pieces and then did n't want to bother with things like transitions , character development or an ending . " At the 54th Academy Awards , '' An American Werewolf in London '' won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Makeup . During the 1982 Saturn Awards , the film won for Best Horror Film and Best Makeup and nominated for Best Actress and Best Writing
54th Academy Awards
54th Academy Awards
An American Werewolf in London