

National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins
America's three top leisure-time activities come roaring to life in National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins. This film consists of three short stories: Greed (Joe Mantegna), Anger (Andrew Clay) and Lust (Denis Leary).
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Plot Summary
This anthology film presents three distinct horror-comedy tales, each focusing on one of the deadly sins: Lust, Gluttony, and Greed. A framing story involves a slick devil trying to tempt a naive young man into selling his soul, while the individual segments delve into darkly comedic and grotesque scenarios.
Critical Reception
National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its inconsistent tone, low production values, and often juvenile humor. Audiences also found it to be a lackluster entry in the National Lampoon brand, with many deeming it forgettable and uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles to balance its comedic and horror elements, often failing at both.
- Production values are notably poor, contributing to a cheap and unengaging viewing experience.
- The humor is frequently juvenile and relies on shock value rather than wit.
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Fun Fact
The film was released direct-to-video, a common fate for many National Lampoon-branded films in the mid-to-late 1990s, which often had little creative input from the original magazine's staff.
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