Animal House
Daybill movie poster for the classic American comedy film,
National Lampoon's Animal House, which was released on July 28, 1978. The film is set in 1962 at the fictional Faber College and centers on the clash between the Delta Tau Chi fraternity and the college's authoritarian dean, Vernon Wormer.
Key Information
Release Date: July 28, 1978
Director: John Landis
Writers: Harold Ramis, Douglas Kenney, and Chris Miller, who based the story on their own college fraternity experiences.
Starring: The ensemble cast features actors who would become well-known stars, including John Belushi, Tim Matheson, Peter Riegert, Thomas Hulce, Karen Allen, and Kevin Bacon in his film debut. Donald Sutherland also had a significant role as an English professor.
Plot: Two freshmen, Larry Kroger ("Pinto") and Kent Dorfman ("Flounder"), pledge the notorious Delta House after being rejected by the respectable Omega House. They join a group of misfits and troublemakers, including the iconic John "Bluto" Blutarsky (John Belushi), who constantly challenge the rules and authority of Dean Wormer, leading to a series of escalating pranks and a chaotic homecoming parade finale.
Legacy: The film was a massive box-office success on a small budget and is credited with defining and launching the "gross-out" college comedy genre. It was preserved in the US Library of Congress's National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
The iconic illustration for the
National Lampoon's Animal House movie poster was created by the American artist and author Rick Meyerowitz.
Meyerowitz was a frequent and celebrated contributor to National Lampoon magazine, known for his distinctive visual style. He was approached by the film's writers, including Douglas Kenney and Chris Miller, to create the artwork for the poster, which perfectly captured the chaotic and rebellious spirit of the film.
The artwork has become a significant piece of pop culture history and is considered one of the best movie posters ever made.
National Lampoon's Animal House, which was released on July 28, 1978. The film is set in 1962 at the fictional Faber College and centers on the clash between the Delta Tau Chi fraternity and the college's authoritarian dean, Vernon Wormer.
Key Information
Release Date: July 28, 1978
Director: John Landis
Writers: Harold Ramis, Douglas Kenney, and Chris Miller, who based the story on their own college fraternity experiences.
Starring: The ensemble cast features actors who would become well-known stars, including John Belushi, Tim Matheson, Peter Riegert, Thomas Hulce, Karen Allen, and Kevin Bacon in his film debut. Donald Sutherland also had a significant role as an English professor.
Plot: Two freshmen, Larry Kroger ("Pinto") and Kent Dorfman ("Flounder"), pledge the notorious Delta House after being rejected by the respectable Omega House. They join a group of misfits and troublemakers, including the iconic John "Bluto" Blutarsky (John Belushi), who constantly challenge the rules and authority of Dean Wormer, leading to a series of escalating pranks and a chaotic homecoming parade finale.
Legacy: The film was a massive box-office success on a small budget and is credited with defining and launching the "gross-out" college comedy genre. It was preserved in the US Library of Congress's National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
The iconic illustration for the
National Lampoon's Animal House movie poster was created by the American artist and author Rick Meyerowitz.
Meyerowitz was a frequent and celebrated contributor to National Lampoon magazine, known for his distinctive visual style. He was approached by the film's writers, including Douglas Kenney and Chris Miller, to create the artwork for the poster, which perfectly captured the chaotic and rebellious spirit of the film.
The artwork has become a significant piece of pop culture history and is considered one of the best movie posters ever made.
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