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John Cusack and Diane Franklin, Stars of ‘80s Teen Film ‘Better Off Dead,’ Reunite 40 Years Later

Better Off Dead is one of the most beloved films of the '80s, and two of its stars are back together!
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‘Better Off Dead’ is the ’80s cult classic that refuses to die

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.” ...