Reviews could have been better when “Better Off Dead” premiered in theaters on Aug. 23, 1985. Siskel & Ebert gave it “two thumbs down.” The Hollywood Reporter called it a “crude, cartoonish comedy.” ...
On Aug. 23, 1985, the Warner Bros. teen comedy starring John Cusack hit limited release. By Duane Byrge On Aug. 23, 1985, the Warner Bros. teen comedy Better Off Dead, starring John Cusack, hit ...
Better Off Dead is one of the most beloved films of the '80s, and two of its stars are back together! The iconic 1985 film, which starred John Cusack as a high school teen who gets dumped by his ...