As a title, Better Off Dead doesn’t give one much of a clue as to what the movie’s about. It does, however, reflect a likely audience reaction to this crude, cartoonish comedy. Not surprisingly, ...

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.” ...

Taglines: You've blown up your neighbor's mom. Your seven-year-old brother has better luck with women than you do. Your girlfriend has a new boyfriend. Relax, your never "better off dead".

Savage Steve Holland (born April 29, 1958) is an animator and director who wrote and directed the cult films Better Off Dead (1985) and One Crazy Summer (1986), starring John Cusack. He also directed ...