An American Werewolf in London

This near-perfect blend of humor and horror from Landis (Animal House) was a seminal movie for burgeoning cinegeeks and Fangoria subscribers in the ’80s; thankfully, it’s also one of the few semigory, scary comedies from the era that doesn’t seem dated. The transformation scene, ingeniously set to Creedence Clearwater’s “Bad Moon Rising,” remains a highlight.