Joe Karlosi wrote:

I think there is a difference between "comic relief" in horror films and comedies masquerading as horror films - like AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON.

I don't think it's quite fair to say these films are masquerading. I don't think they were trying to trick anyone into thinking they weren't going to be funny. Horror and comedy can make a great blend and a really entertaining picture. What about Young Frankenstein, or the recent Shaun of the Dead? I love these films.

American Werewolf in London is an extremely entertaining movie and I'll always adore it.