Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Sam W — 19 Jul 2009

Essential to any John Cusak fan. Can watch it over and over and it's still histerical!

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Sam W on 19 Jul 2009.

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

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