On August 23, 1985, Warner Bros. released the teen comedy film 'Better Off Dead' in limited theaters. The movie, directed and written by Savage Steve Holland, starred John Cusack and grossed $10 million domestically during its theatrical run.
The film follows the story of a myopic high schooler, played by Cusack, who is infatuated with a perky blonde classmate. However, his romantic aspirations are thwarted when she leaves him for the school's obnoxious ski team captain. The plot takes a unique twist as the protagonist is portrayed not as a typical underdog but as a character struggling with his place in life.
