So, continuing my series of comedic films from the 1980’s, last night movie was one of my favorites, Better Off Dead.
Sharing a commonality with last week’s movie, The Sure Thing, Better Off Dead stars John Cussak as Lane Meyers, a young man in high school obsessed with his girlfriend Beth. When Beth dumps Lane for the school jock, Roy Stalin, Lane is sent into a comedic tailspin of depression, suicidal thoughts, and misfortune. Continue reading