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Animal House Quotes

Behind-the-scenes lines on a comedy classic.

This set of Animal House quotes comes from the people who made the film, recalling sneak-preview audiences who loved it and reviews that were far less kind at the great film's debut.

I've seen Animal House two and a half times now at sneak previews with a real audience, and the reaction was great.

Quotes by John Belushi

I remember when first, Stripes, and then Animal House came out - which I was really proud of, even though it was kind of loose and quite raucous - there were imitative movies that were not quite as good.

Quotes by Ivan Reitman

We got some devastating reviews on Animal House at the start.

Quotes by Ivan Reitman

The first comedy screenplay that I wrote was Animal House and I always thought I could and should be a director but no one was about to give me that opportunity on Animal House.

Quotes by Harold Ramis

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these Animal House quotes reveal about its reception?
They show a contrast between enthusiastic sneak-preview audiences and early reviews that were described as devastating.
Did the people behind the film expect its success?
Not necessarily. One quote reflects pride despite the film feeling loose and raucous rather than polished going in.
How did Animal House influence other comedies?
It's credited with inspiring imitative movies afterward, following in the footsteps of films like Stripes.
Who wrote the first comedy screenplay mentioned here?
One quote states the speaker wrote the first comedy screenplay for Animal House and had directing ambitions tied to it.
Was directing ever offered to the screenwriter?
No, the quote notes that no one was about to give them that great opportunity on the film itself.

Other lines reflect on directing ambitions and the wave of raucous comedies the movie inspired, showing pride in a project that started with devastating reviews.