Scarface was released in 1983, directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, with Al Pacino starring as Cuban refugee turned drug lord Tony Montana. His restaurant rant, which includes the invitation to say goodnight to the bad guy, became one of the film's most quoted scenes as the movie grew from a controversial release into a pop culture staple. The line later spread through hip hop references, impression videos and short meme edits, where creators reuse Montana's self aware villain energy for comedic farewells, defeats and over the top exits.