An American Werewolf In London Deleted Scenes May 2026

David’s Mother (off-camera voice): “David, you sound strange. Is it drugs?” David: “No, Mom, it’s worse. I’m a werewolf.” Mother: “That’s not funny. Your father had a drinking problem too.” David: “I’m not drunk. I turn into a wolf and kill people.” Mother: “I’m sending you to a psychiatrist. Love you, bye.” Click. Why cut: Test audiences laughed at the wrong moment. Landis removed the mother’s lines entirely, leaving David’s monologue disjointed and sadder. 6. Original Ending – David in Hell Context: The theatrical ending has David dead, then a freeze-frame. The original script ended differently.

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Context: After David’s transformation into a werewolf, his hospital room dream sequence was originally longer and more surreal. Your father had a drinking problem too