Directing
John Landis
- Titles
- 170movies26TV shows
- Career
Active from 1973 to 2023, busiest in 1985 with 5 main titles.
- Directed
- 42titles as director
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
HIStory on Film, Volume II85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 79 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Physical Comedy5.1average 2.5
- Situational Comedy4.9average 2.7
- Absurdist Humor4.1average 2.0
- Satire & Parody4.3average 2.3
- Pop Culture4.1average 2.2
- Wit & Wordplay4.9average 3.7
- Dark Humor4.0average 2.9
- Nostalgia4.8average 3.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.2, average 5.2
- Melancholy3.0, average 4.7
- Pathos3.7, average 5.2
- Psychological4.4, average 5.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Cult Classic 6
- Pop Culture References 4
- Classic Comedy 4
- Fast-Paced 4
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Witty Dialogue 3
- Supernatural Elements 3
- Ensemble Cast 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Darkly Humorous 2
- Eerie Atmosphere 2
- Contemporary Realism 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- MMalcolm CampbellEditorComing to America, Trading Places, An American Werewolf in London, Twilight Zone: The Movie, ¡Three Amigos!, +5 more
Dan AykroydActorTrading Places, The Blues Brothers, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Blues Brothers 2000, Spies Like Us, +3 more
Elmer BernsteinComposerTrading Places, An American Werewolf in London, The Blues Brothers, Animal House, ¡Three Amigos!, +2 more
George Folsey Jr.EditorComing to America, The Blues Brothers, Animal House, Michael Jackson's Thriller, The Kentucky Fried Movie, +1 more- RRobert PaynterCinematographerTrading Places, An American Werewolf in London, Michael Jackson's Thriller, Spies Like Us, Into the Night, +1 more
- DDale BeldinEditorBeverly Hills Cop III, Blues Brothers 2000, Innocent Blood, Oscar, The Stupids
Frank OzActorTrading Places, Blues Brothers 2000, Spies Like Us, Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Michael JacksonActorMichael Jackson's Thriller, Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films, HIStory on Film, Volume II, Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Eddie MurphyActorComing to America, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop III, B.B. King: Into the Night
Sonja BennettActorDeer Woman, In Sickness and in Health, Deer Woman
John BelushiActorThe Blues Brothers, Animal House, Ah My Goddess: Bad Goddess Let's Save Vic Morrow
Mick GarrisActorMichael Jackson's Thriller, Coming Soon, Deer Woman
Movies and TV shows
342010s
1 title · average score 45
45
Burke & Hare (2010)
Director
2000s
8 titles · average score 67
In Sickness and in Health (2008)
Director
78
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007)
Producer, Director
62
Deer Woman (2006)
Director, Writer
65
Family (2006)
Director
64
Deer Woman (2005)
Director, Writer
66
Slasher (2004)
Director, Writer
The Kronenberg Chronicles (2002)
Director
1990s
10 titles · average score 55
46
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Producer, Director
40
Susan's Plan (1998)
Writer, Producer
85
HIStory on Film, Volume II (1997)
Writer, Director
31
The Stupids (1996)
Director
84
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory (1995)
Director, Producer
32
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Director
50
Innocent Blood (1992)
Director
49
Oscar (1991)
Director
1980s
12 titles · average score 63
66
Coming to America (1988)
Director
56
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
Director, Executive Producer
57
¡Three Amigos! (1986)
Director
45
Spies Like Us (1985)
Director
49
Into the Night (1985)
as SAVAK
B.B. King: Into the Night (1985)
Producer, Director
77
Trading Places (1983)
as Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
55
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
Writer, Director
84
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
Producer, Director
62
Coming Soon (1982)
Producer, Director
72
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
as Man Smashed into Window (uncredited)
74
The Blues Brothers (1980)
as Trooper La Fong
1970s
3 titles · average score 70
80
Animal House (1978)
as Cafeteria Dishwasher
68
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
as TV Technician Thrown by Gorilla (segment "A.M. Today")
63
Schlock (1973)
as Schlock