"National Lampoon's Animal House" is a 1978 comedy film directed by John Landis. It follows the misadventures of a misfit fraternity, Delta Tau Chi, at the fictional Faber College in the early 1960s. The film is known for its outrageous humor and memorable characters, including John Belushi as Bluto Blutarsky. The movie satirizes college life and the clash between the establishment and rebellious youth. It became a cultural phenomenon, influencing many subsequent comedies and solidifying its place in American pop culture. The film's success also helped launch the careers of several actors and filmmakers associated with it.