Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Jerod B — 18 Nov 2012

John Cusack's Chevrolet Camaro Snow on the mountain got to to love it it's a Cusack flick!!!

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Jerod B on 18 Nov 2012.

Better Off Dead... has generally received positive reviews.

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