It is praised for its blend of humor and horror, particularly highlighting Rick Baker's special effects makeup. A specific scene in a medical theater is discussed, where the transformation from human to werewolf is particularly gruesome and impressive.
"The podcast speakers discuss werewolf movies, and 'American Werewolf in London' is cited as the greatest werewolf movie of all time. They praise the movie's combination of humor and horror, as well as the makeup effects and Rick Baker's werewolf transformation scene."