Anthony Digioia Video 80's Comedies, Comedy

‘THE GREAT OUTDOORS’ (1988 Review) A Summer at the Lake CLASSIC!

Camping at the lake has been a tradition for generations and few movies capture it more amusingly than 1988’s THE GREAT OUTDOORS starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd. Let’s dive into how this movie was made and why it has at timeless appeal!

A Chicago man and his family go camping with his obnoxious brother-in-law.

Directed By 

Howard Deutch

Written By 

John Hughes

Starring

John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Stephanie Faracy, Chris Young, Ian Giatti, Annette Benning, Robert Prosky

The Great Outdoors (1998) Courtesy of Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
The Great Outdoors (1998) Courtesy of Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
The Great Outdoors (1998) Courtesy of Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.