THE GREAT OUTDOORS FILM SCREENING

A Chicago family’s lakefront vacation turns into a chaotic battle against nature, a pesky raccoon, and eccentric in-laws in this 1988 comedy
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When Chet Ripley packs up his family for a relaxing getaway to the woods of Wisconsin, he has no idea he’s signing up for the ultimate test of endurance. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly spirals into a hilarious, high-stakes battle against the elements, a local legend of a man-eating grizzly, and, perhaps most daunting of all, the relentless, fast-talking intrusion of his obnoxious brother-in-law, Roman. Starring the comedic titans John Candy and Dan Aykroyd, this 1988 classic perfectly captures the chaotic beauty of family vacations, blending slapstick mayhem with those unforgettable moments of begrudging togetherness that define the great outdoors.