Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Phillip W — 29 Aug 2009

Got this on Netflix recently. Very 80's, but it's bizzarre humor is still rather catching and luckily is the focal point of the movie. Good stuff.

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Phillip W on 29 Aug 2009.

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

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I’m incapable of judging this movie on any objective criteria. If you grew up in the 80s, chances are it will speak to you. Deeply…

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