John Landis quotes

John Landis is an American actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work in comedy and horror films. His most famous projects include "Animal House," "The Blues Brothers," and the legendary music video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller." He has left a lasting mark on popular culture through his inventive storytelling and distinct visual style. Here are 10 of his quotes:

In my career, my movies tend to polarize critics.

John Landis

After 'The Blues Brothers,' I wanted to do a good musical number with real dancers and shoot it correctly.

John Landis

I'm following a real event and real people.

John Landis

I grew up in Los Angeles, and I've made movies all over the world... I've been in New York, Norway, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, London - I've been in all these cities, shooting away in the winter, thinking, 'People who choose to live here are insane.'

John Landis

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.

John Landis

But what's interesting is now - and not only in horror, but across the board - the studios basically only make B pictures with A budgets. That's the biggest difference.

John Landis

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.

John Landis

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.

John Landis

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.

John Landis