John Landis
Film director · 3 films (1981–2010)
John Landis is a director whose work here spans An American Werewolf in London (1981) to Burke & Hare (2010), across comedy and horror. All 61 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
John David Landis is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedies, his horror films, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson.
Born 3 August 1950 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Directing style
John Landis balances comedy and horror through a visual style defined by tense, ominous night interiors, often shot at eye-level to maintain a grounded perspective. He relies heavily on shallow depth of field to isolate subjects in medium shots and closeups, utilizing a mix of practical and fluorescent light sources to punctuate the darkness. His palette leans into a cool, desaturated color grade, accented by stark blacks, deep blood reds, and bright yellows.
Awards
- Time Machine Award · 2004
Films directed by John Landis
About John Landis
When was John Landis born?
John Landis was born on 3 August 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What films has John Landis directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: An American Werewolf in London (1981), Coming to America (1988) and Burke & Hare (2010).
What awards has John Landis won?
Time Machine Award (2004).
Search every frame of John Landis’s films
All 61 indexed frames from 3 films directed by John Landis — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.