Savage Steve Holland—who animated the Press Your Luck Whammy—wrote and directed Better Off Dead and One Crazy Summer, and directed How I Got into College before quitting teen films to pursue directing, writing, and producing children's TV shows. With a limited release in August 1985 and a wider release in October, Better Off Dead grossed less than$10.3 million at the box office, but years later found a strong following via cable and home video. “Those video stores just completely saved Better Off Dead".  More at www.CooperandAnthony.com