werewolves

His 1981 film 'An American Werewolf in London' revolutionized werewolf cinema by blending horror with dark comedy and groundbreaking practical effects that became the genre standard.

He explored werewolf mythology through a modern lens in 'Cursed' (2005), examining how lycanthropy functions as both literal horror and metaphor for transformation.

His film 'The Company of Wolves' (1984) uses werewolf mythology as a fairy tale framework to explore female sexuality, fear, and the blurred line between civilized society and primal nature.