Guest Pests
Guest Pests

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Guest Pests

1945
Movie
10 min
English

An examination of the problem of the house guest who has overstayed is welcome, and how to get rid of him.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Tex AveryGenres: Animation, Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

A stressed-out homeowner tries desperately to get rid of a family of obnoxious termites that are infesting his house. The termites are incredibly persistent and destructive, leading to a chaotic and escalating battle between the homeowner and his unwelcome guests. The homeowner's attempts to exterminate them only seem to make them stronger and more determined to stay.

Critical Reception

Guest Pests is highly regarded as one of Tex Avery's most anarchic and energetic shorts from his time at Warner Bros. The cartoon is praised for its relentless pace, inventive gags, and the sheer destructive force unleashed by the termites. It's considered a classic example of Avery's signature style, pushing the boundaries of cartoon physics and character reactions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hilarious and fast-paced cartoon filled with zany Tex Avery humor.

  • The relentless destruction caused by the termites provides endless comedic moments.

  • A standout example of Warner Bros. animation at its most wild and creative.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the cartoon's over-the-top humor and visual gags, appreciating the sheer chaos and energy that Tex Avery brought to the animation. Many remember the termites' unyielding nature and the homeowner's futile struggles as particularly funny.

Fun Fact

This short is notable for featuring a rather surreal and self-aware moment where the homeowner breaks the fourth wall to complain to the audience about the termites' persistence.

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CinemaSerf

Now fans of Pete Smith’s “Specialities” will know that he usually crams as many absurd scenarios as he can into ten minutes or so, but this one works less well than many of his others. It serves to exacerbate the nightmare that happens when...