Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Scott A — 28 Dec 2009

I saw this again recently, and it was even better the nth time.

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Scott A on 28 Dec 2009.

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

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