comedy films American Christmas comedy films American sequel films Films about families Films about vacationing Films based on American short stories Films directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik Films produced by John Hughes (filmmaker) Films scored by Angelo Badalamenti Films set in Chicago Films shot in Burbank, California Films shot in Colorado Films with screenplays by John Hughes (filmmaker) National Lampoon's Vacation (film series) Warner Bros. films 1980s American films