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Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'
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2.1/10
Limited
2009
NRDirector
Paul Davis
Runtime
98 minutes
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Beware the Moon is a specialized, archival documentary centered on the technical legacy of a specific horror classic. Its main goal is to preserve cinematic history rather than deconstructing social hierarchies. The film follows traditional documentary formats, focusing on the professional history of a 1981 production. Therefore, it lacks the intentionality needed to drive progressive narrative shifts or explore diverse identities. Given the subject matter's roots in a specific era of filmmaking, the representation reflects the demographic and structural realities of that time.
Category Breakdown
Does Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' have LGBTQ+ representation?
The documentary serves as a technical and historical overview. It does not include LGBTQ+ character stories or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' portray gender?
The film highlights the industry hierarchy of the 1980s. It emphasizes traditional production roles rather than showcasing female technical leaders.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London'?
The narrative aligns with the demographic makeup of the 1981 film industry. It prioritizes historical context over exploring different backgrounds or identities.
How does Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' represent religion and culture?
The work celebrates achievements in Western cinema and the evolution of special effects. It focuses on preserving the history of film and its impact.
Does Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' include disability representation?
The documentary does not focus on disability or neurodivergence. These topics are not central to the film's storyline.
Present on Screen
- Offers a detailed historical account of a landmark horror-comedy production.
- Uses rare footage and unseen photos to preserve cinematic history.
Limited or Absent
- Does not intentionally address diverse or multi-layered narrative representation.
- Emphasizes traditional industry structures rather than exploring diverse technical leaders.
Official Synopsis
Host Paul Davis takes a trip through some of the iconic backdrops of John Landis' 1981 werewolf classic An American Werewolf In London. The original cast and crew tell the story of how the film was made over a quarter of a century ago featuring rare footage and never before seen photos.
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