AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN PARIS

Cinemavixion Review

Anthony Waller's 'An American Werewolf in Paris' attempts to inject a fresh, albeit often jarring, dose of humor into the werewolf subgenre. While the original Landis film remains a benchmark, this 1997 sequel, starring Tom Everett Scott and a compelling Julie Delpy, charts its own chaotic course. The premise—a serum allowing for voluntary transformation—opens intriguing possibilities, though the execution leans heavily into slapstick and a convoluted plot involving a secret society. Despite a critically lukewarm reception and a modest box office performance, the film offers moments of dark comedy and a distinct visual style, particularly in its Parisian setting. It’s a curious entry in the horror-comedy canon, worth exploring for its unique, if uneven, blend of scares and laughs.