John Landis
John Landis
John David Landisis an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedy films, his horror films, and his music videos with Michael Jackson. He directed National Lampoon's Animal House, An American Werewolf in London, Trading Places, Michael Jackson's music video Thriller, The Blues Brothers, and Beverly Hills Cop III...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActor
Date of Birth3 August 1950
CountryUnited States of America
taken horror film
There have been 14 versions that I can find of Burke & Hare movies. They have all been horror films and all the movies have taken place in Victorian times, which doesn't make any sense.
children ideas three
The idea of doing a children's film is different, but quite honestly I like doing anything - any genre. I've only made one Western, which was 'Three Amigos,' but I would love to make a serious Western. I'm just wide open.
real people events
I'm following a real event and real people.
spain youth
I would very much like to make Westerns. I love Westerns. I've worked on many Westerns in my youth, in Spain and here, and I love working on them.
rocks evil income
Rock 'n' roll started to make so much money and generated so much income for the record companies that suddenly it was no longer evil.
thinking people want
For some reason, people think of me as someone who can do anything I want. And I'm not. You know, I need someone to put up the money.
directors actors typecasting
Directors, like actors, get typecast.
scripts shooting universal
Universal rushed us. We started shooting without a script that was totally completed.
apology challenges excuse
One of the challenges of the movie is there are no apologies or excuses.
real driving computer
Quite honestly, ... there`s never been stunt driving before or after as spectacular or elaborate. That`s all real, no (computer trickery).
song mean artist
It's not that I don't want to, it's just that there's no money in it. By that I mean the way the video business works now, the artist and the record label send out a song to a bunch of different directors and say, 'What would you do with this?' Then everyone has to come up with an idea and bid on it. For me, it's like, 'Hey, you want me to do it? Then pay me. I'm not auditioning for you.'
nice kids color
Well, the bottom line is that I'm extremely pleased with 'The Stupids.' I'm pleased that it's coming out, and it should look good. It's nice looking, with the colors and stuff. I made it for kids, and I really would like them to see it.
stars appreciate actors
I am very direct and I tend to treat everyone exactly the same, which sometimes gets me in trouble because some movie stars feel like they should be treated differently. But, when you're dealing with good actors, they really appreciate it.
leadership always-loved-you
I have always loved you.