An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)

“An American Werewolf in Paris” is a horror-comedy film that was released in 1997. The movie follows Andy (Tom Everett Scott), a young American tourist who is studying in Paris. Andy meets a group of thrill-seeking students who take him on a nocturnal bungee jumping adventure from the Eiffel Tower. During the jump, Andy and his friends witness a woman being attacked by a werewolf. Andy is bitten by the werewolf and soon discovers that he has become a werewolf himself. He falls in love with a local woman, Serafine (Julie Delpy), who is also a werewolf, and together they must try to find a cure before Andy becomes a werewolf permanently.

Review:

“An American Werewolf in Paris” is a disappointing follow-up to the original “An American Werewolf in London.” The film lacks the wit, charm, and scares of the original and feels like a cheap imitation. The characters are underdeveloped, and the performances are mediocre, with the exception of Julie Delpy, who brings some much-needed charisma to the film. The special effects are also lackluster and fail to create any sense of dread or tension. Overall, “An American Werewolf in Paris” is a forgettable and uninspired movie that fails to live up to the legacy of the original.

Awards:

“An American Werewolf in Paris” was not a critical or commercial success and did not receive any major awards or nominations.

Popularity:

“An American Werewolf in Paris” received negative reviews and was a box office disappointment, grossing only $26 million worldwide. The movie has a 5.1/10 rating on IMDb and a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While the film has gained a small cult following over the years, it is generally regarded as a forgettable and inferior sequel to the original.