Better Off Dead... (1985) — Perfery

(1985)Directed by Savage Steve Holland97 min · PGComedy, Romance

“Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.”

High school student Lane Meyer sinks into suicidal depression when his girlfriend dumps him for jock Roy Stalin, the high school ski racing champion. Meanwhile, he has to deal with his eccentric family, a tenacious paperboy and an obnoxious neighbor whose mother is hosting a beautiful French exchange student named Monique.

John Cusackas Lane Meyer

Amanda Wyssas Beth Truss

Diane Franklinas Monique Junot

AD Aaron Dozieras Roy Stalin

Curtis Armstrongas Charles De Mar

David Ogden Stiersas Al Meyer

Kim Darbyas Jenny Meyer

Demian Sladeas Johnny Gasparini

LW Laura Waterburyas Mrs. Smith

Dan Schneideras Ricky Smith

Yuji Okumotoas Yee Sook Ree

Brian Imadaas Chen Ree

Scooter Stevensas Badger Meyer

Chuck Mitchellas Rocko

Frank Burt Avalonas Roy's Ski Buddy #1

Vincent Schiavellias Mr. Kerber

Taylor Negronas Mailman

E. G. Dailyas Elizabeth Daily

Joe W. Davisas Roy's Ski Buddy #2 (as J. Warren David)

Peter Ellensteinas Roy's Ski Buddy #3

Edward Mehleras Buster

Thomas Rollersonas Roller Skater

Toby Ilandas Nerd #1

Jonathan Charles Foxas Nerd #2 (as Jonathon Charles Fox)