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Better Off Dead: Facts That'll Blow You Away Like Ricky's Mom
ByDavid Konow
Many great movies are based on true events. A lot of people don't realize that fiction is often non-fiction in disguise, and this applies to both comedy and drama.
In the case of "Better Off Dead," writer-director, Savage Steve Holland, drew from the sad times of his teen years and transformed them into a beloved '80s comedy that's a cult classic today.
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Even though the film had great test screenings, and was a hit with its teen target audience, "Better Off Dead" flopped in theaters and got lukewarm reviews (not to mention that its star, John Cusack, famously hated it) until it was saved by home video, proving you can't keep a good '80s comedy down.
"Better Off Dead" has a wonderful sense of irreverence and anarchy, with Holland throwing everything he can into a crazy cinematic stew that's stood the test of time. It also has a terrific message that tells us that life is worth living, and if we stick a