Animal House
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Animal House is a comedy film[1][2][3] associated with the New Hollywood movement. Released in 1978, it became a defining work within its genre, blending irreverent humor with a countercultural edge. The film’s approach to comedy reflected broader shifts in American cinema during the era.
As part of New Hollywood, Animal House embraced a style that challenged traditional studio conventions, favoring raw, unpolished storytelling. Its comedic elements[1][2][3] targeted youth audiences, contributing to its lasting influence on the genre.
Animal House
Summary
Animal House is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,013 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Animal House's instance of is recorded as film[3].
- Animal House was directed by John Landis[4].
- Harold Ramis wrote the screenplay for Animal House[5].
- Douglas C. Kenney wrote the screenplay for Animal House[6].
- Chris Miller wrote the screenplay for Animal House[7].
- Animal House's composer is recorded as Elmer Bernstein[8].
- Animal House is associated with the New Hollywood movement[9].
- Animal House's genre is comedy film[10].
- A cast member of Animal House was John Belushi[11].
- A cast member of Animal House was Tim Matheson[12].
- A cast member of Animal House was John Vernon[13].
- A cast member of Animal House was Verna Bloom[14].
- A cast member of Animal House was Tom Hulce[15].
- A cast member of Animal House was Donald Sutherland[16].
- A cast member of Animal House was Cesare Danova[17].
- A cast member of Animal House was Peter Riegert[18].
- A cast member of Animal House was Mary Louise Weller[19].
- A cast member of Animal House was James Daughton[20].
- A cast member of Animal House was Bruce McGill[21].
- A cast member of Animal House was Mark Metcalf[22].
- A cast member of Animal House was Karen Allen[23].
- A cast member of Animal House was Kevin Bacon[24].
- A cast member of Animal House was Stephen Furst[25].
- A cast member of Animal House was Douglas C. Kenney[26].
- A cast member of Animal House was Sunny Johnson[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
Producers include Ivan Reitman[28] and Matty Simmons[29]. Animal House was directed by John Landis[4]. Screenwriters include Harold Ramis[5], Douglas C. Kenney[6], and Chris Miller[7]. Cast members include John Belushi[11], Tim Matheson[12], John Vernon[13], Verna Bloom[14], Tom Hulce[15], and Donald Sutherland[16].
Publication
Publication dates include July 27, 1978[30], January 25, 1979[31], and July 28, 1978[32]. The original language of Animal House was English[33]. Its genre is comedy film[10]. It is part of National Film Registry[34]. It was distributed by video on demand[35].
Subject and Themes
Animal House is associated with the New Hollywood movement[9].
Reception
Reviews include 7.7/10[36], 91%[37], and 79/100[38].
Why It Matters
Animal House ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,013 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]