Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Rachel H — 10 May 2008

This movie is on crack. Holy shit! And Cusack is totally hot.

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Rachel H on 10 May 2008.

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

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