Neighbors (1981)
When Suburbia Gets a New Kind of Chaos
John Belushi plays Earl Keese, a mild-mannered man leading a boring suburban life, until the eccentric and unpredictable Vic Zeck (Dan Aykroyd) and his alluring wife Ramona (Cathy Moriarty) move in next door. Vic’s chaotic energy, strange demands, and off-beat schemes gradually peel back Earl’s proper life, pushing him into absurd pranks, moral confusion, and situations that are equal parts funny, creepy, and surreal. With his daughter attracted to the newcomers and Ramona making bold advances, Earl finds himself torn between outrage, jealousy, and an odd fascination he never expected.
Directed by John G. Avildsen, Neighbors is a black comedy that satirizes suburban norms, polite behavior, and the thin line between civility and chaos. Belushi and Aykroyd swap their usual personas for roles that play against what fans expect, giving the film an undercurrent of surprising tension even amid its bizarre humor. The result is a strange, unsettling, but often hilarious movie that keeps you off balance.
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Genre: Comedy
Director: John G. Avildsen
Rated: R
