There's A '90s Dan Aykroyd Movie That's Supposed To Be A Comedy, But I Think It's Nightmare Fuel
I'll never see hot dogs the same way again. In the 1980s, Dan Aykroyd was part of some of the decade’s best films, but one movie stands out—not for its humor, but for its unsettling tone: 1991’s Nothing But Trouble.
If you've never heard of it, that's understandable. It aired frequently on cable back then, and with an all-star cast including Chevy Chase, Demi Moore, and John Candy, I’ve seen it more times than it merits. Looking back now, I don’t recall laughter but a disturbing atmosphere that wasn’t just caused by poor writing.
Star-Studded Cast and Background
- Dan Aykroyd wrote, directed, and starred in the film.
- Chevy Chase had just come off National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, a Christmas classic.
- John Candy was fresh from the success of Home Alone.
- Demi Moore had starred in Ghost prior to this movie.
- Aykroyd also appeared in My Girl earlier the same year.
The cast’s recent successes make the film’s disappointing impact even more striking.
Plot Overview
The story is straightforward: Chase and Moore’s characters are on a road trip when they end up in a remote town called Valkenvania.
"I don’t think of the laughs; I think of the horrors of the movie."
The movie’s tone and narrative steer far from comedy, resulting in a bizarre and unsettling experience.
Author's Summary
Nothing But Trouble is a star-packed '90s movie that aimed for humor but ended up delivering more eerie discomfort than laughs.
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