Better Off Dead

Better Off Dead

Director: Savage Steve Holland Cast: John Cusack
John Cusack
, David Ogden Stiers
David Ogden Stiers
, Kim Darby
Kim Darby
, Demian Slade
Demian Slade
Savage Steve Holland
Better Off Dead

Better Off Dead

Director: Savage Steve Holland Cast: John Cusack
John Cusack
, David Ogden Stiers
David Ogden Stiers
, Kim Darby
Kim Darby
, Demian Slade
Demian Slade
Savage Steve Holland

DVD (Wide Screen)

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Overview

"One would think that a film as popular as Better Off Dead would receive decent treatment on the DVD. Sadly, that is not the case. The highlight (if it can be called that) of this disc is the image, which is anamorphic and framed at the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The picture, for the most part, is quite good, and unquestionably the best this film has seen since its days at the theaters. Still, there are times when detail is an issue. Grain is also evident sporadically throughout the presentation. It's not enough to ruin the effect of the digital transfer, but could have used a little more clean-up. The sound has not been significantly altered from when it was released in 1985. All that is included is an English two-channel stereo soundtrack. Though dialogue is clear and distortion free, it's also rather unimaginative. There is little question though in what's truly the main disappointment with this disc, and that's the supplemental features. A disappointment because they are non-existent. There is nothing on this disc, including the obligatory trailer. It's a shame since the film has gathered such a cult following over the years that something couldn't have been put together to please the fans that have stuck by this small, but very funny, film."

Product Details

Release Date: 07/16/2002
UPC: 0097368719149
Original Release: 1985
Rating: PG
Source: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:37:00
Sales rank: 10,670

Special Features

Closed Caption;Widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 TVs; English subtitles; Dolby Digital English Stereo

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
John Cusack Lane Meyer
David Ogden Stiers Al Meyer
Kim Darby Jenny Meyer
Demian Slade Johnny
Amanda Wyss Beth
Curtis Armstrong Charles De Mar
Scooter Stevens Badger Meyer
Diane Franklin Monique
Dan Schneider Ricky Smith
Laura Waterbury Mrs. Smith
Aaron Dozier Roy Stalin
Vincent Schiavelli Mr. Kerber
David Vaughan 3rd Jock
Taylor Negron Mailman
Chuck Mitchell Rocko
Yuji Okumoto Yee Sook Ree
Tina Littlewood Chris Cummins
Jonathan Charles Fox Nerd
Darren Harris Nerd
Toby Iland Nerd
Steven Williams Tree Trimmer
Frank Burt Avalon Ski Buddy
J. Warren David Ski Buddy
Peter Ellenstein Ski Buddy
Joey Tushnet Paperboy
Yano Anaya Paperboy
Sebastian Dungan Paperboy
Rima Delane Joanne Greenwald
Sam High Jock
David Vaughn Jock
Randy Stoklos Jock
Brian Imada Chen Ree
Stuart Robinson Tree Trimmer's Helper
Edward Mehler Buster
Thomas Rollerson Roller Skater
Rick Rosenthal Smitty
Rich Little Voices
E.G. Daily Herself
Rupert Hine Composer

Technical Credits
Savage Steve Holland Director,Screenwriter
Roy Downey Special Effects
Gil Friesen Executive Producer
Michael Jaffe Producer
Andrew Meyer Executive Producer
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