Neighbors (1981) 5.5
A quiet man's peaceful suburban lifestyle is threatened by the new, obnoxious couple that moves in next door. Director:John G. Avildsen |
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Neighbors (1981) 5.5
A quiet man's peaceful suburban lifestyle is threatened by the new, obnoxious couple that moves in next door. Director:John G. Avildsen |
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John Belushi | ... | ||
Kathryn Walker | ... |
Enid Keese
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Cathy Moriarty | ... |
Ramona
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Dan Aykroyd | ... |
Vic
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Igors Gavon | ... |
Chic
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Dru-Ann Chuckran | ... |
Chic's Wife
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Tim Kazurinsky | ... |
Pa Greavy
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Tino Insana | ... | ||
P.L. Brown | ... |
Police Officer #1
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Henry Judd Baker | ... |
Police Officer #2
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Lauren-Marie Taylor | ... |
Elaine Keese
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Sherman G. Lloyd | ... |
Fireman #1 (DOC)
(as Sherman Lloyd)
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Bert Kittel | ... |
Fireman #2
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J.B. Friend | ... |
Additional Fireman
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Bernie Friedman | ... |
Additional Fireman
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One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more unbelievable events unfold, our hero starts to question his own sanity... and those of his family. Written by Brad Jackson
I have no hesitation in recommending this to any viewer with a warped, dysfunctional, black sense of humor. It is absolutely brilliant.
A cruel, mean-spirited world view is loose in this classic, a relentless assault on one man's senses that marked John Belushi's final screen appearance... and what a way to exit! Ackroyd, Belushi's new neighbor, begins to harass and take advantage of Belushi's goodwill just hours after he has moved in. Cathy Moriarty, as Ackroyd's tempestuous wife, is a revelation as she toys with Belushi's raw emotions.
Director John Avildsen chose to shoot this comedy like a sitcom and his choice proves to be the correct one.
It's brilliance on a stick for specialized tastes.