Better Off Dead Filming Locations - Then And Now - 1985 - John Cusack - 80slife

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[@jmuduke99]

The house they used in the film was my friend's childhood home in Glendale, CA. His mom still lives there today. My friend was about 3 years old at the time. All the filming was done inside. His younger brother's room was John Cusack's room. The house has been remodeled inside, but my friend said there is some original wallpaper still there.

[@80sLife]

That is so awesome. Thank you for that bit of inside info

[@cheryl2675]

I grew up in Glendale and never knew!

[@richardsoutdoorworld5284]

Did the family have to move out of house until filming was complete ?

[@andie_pants]

Comments like this are the icing on the cake to these filming location videos!

[@jmuduke99]

@@richardsoutdoorworld5284 Yup - my friend said they put them up in a hotel. Not sure for how long though.

[@christianleeabracadabraaci4526]

Im 52 years old and i TOTALLY appreciate your channel,,love this movie thankyou!

[@ryang3097]

The 80s was the best decade of my life. Its indescribable.

[@RomaineMelvin-zi3iv]

Yes it was 😢

[@vectorhold6489]

"Lane.. I've been going to this school for 7 years. I'm no dummy. I know high school kids"

[@gc4644]

One of the best 80s movies made!!

[@KwaIified]

Rickys entrance to the dance when the doors blow open is epic

[@EqualOpportunityDestoroya]

To bad the actor had to turn into a scumbag while working for Nickelodeon.

[@mdwayne741]

A great 80's movie.....one of my favorite movies ever. Thanks, Kurt...for keeping this 80's nostalgia alive!!!

[@steliokontos1180]

“He snorts nasal spray?! Do you know where I can score some?” -Charles DeMar

[@waitercheckplease]

Out Fn Standing work, Sir. Thank you for your time, diligence, thoroughness, and dedication to documenting the timeless greatness of the holy ruins of BOD. Amen.

[@williamsinger4124]

Lane's Camaro was a 67 RS/SS with hideaway headlights. 68 was the same body, but the easy way to discern the two is, 68 has mandated side marker lights, and no vent aka smoker windows due to the introduction of GM's astrovent system that replaced the vent windows with fresh air vents in the dash. Again, another great video man, keep it up

[@80sLife]

Thank you!!

[@lincbond442]

Back when you could still tell model years apart by their subtle nuances.

[@steliokontos1180]

“Suicide is never the answer little trooper.” -Charles DeMar

[@steliokontos1180]

“Truly a sight to behold. A man beaten. The once great champ, now a study in moppishness. No longer the victory hungry stallion we’ve raced so many times before, but a pathetic, washed up, aged ex-champion.” -Yee Sook Ree

[@Ray-tl7tf]

One of the great 80's movies!

[@lincbond442]

You have to be of a certain age to understand the Howard Cosell impersonation.

[@Ori0n1975]

The Howard Cosell-voiced guy was played by Yuji Okumoto, who played Chozen in Karate Kid II the year after this.

[@ericswires8534]

Along with One Crazy Summer, this is one of my favorite 80s comedies. The paperboy is a brutal little punk! 🤟🏻🤟🏻. 2 dollars!!!!

[@noelsolo61]

"there's a need for...." not for speed, but remembering these places in So Cal from here in Colorado Springs. It makes me long for old So Cal even more. I love your site. Thank you.

[@80sLife]

Thank you so much

[@troudecul69]

Man ! you set it up so prefectly by putting us in the situation of the movie by just helping us remebering the scene ! you are not just showing the new locations and telling some shit, you are really telling the story of the scene and showing the old footage. 10 out of 10 for your videos. Thanks man

[@80sLife]

Wow, thank you so much. I appreciate that

[@SatoshiHODL]

You are an L.A. institution and treasure! Never stop making these, please. There are soooo many movies and locations filmed in the Los Angeles area that you've not even scratched the surface. Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Pulp Fiction, etc. Great work man.

[@BostonSmitty]

Thank you so much for doing this one! I loved this movie as a kid. For a Boston guy who most likely will never get to the valley you’re doing an incredible service.

[@80sLife]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@astrojazzman]

Another Epic 80s film 🎬 80s4life!

[@chrisstephens5310]

it's takes me back in a good time in my life

[@cristyann4634]

One of my favorite movies from the 80s! I actually graduated from Verdugo Hills High School (the exterior shots used for the movie). That school was used for a lot movies, and tv shows.

[@80sLife]

Awesome

[@christophercotton9048]

I went to Verdugo for a time

[@howdoyoumakeup73]

Better off Dead is my favorite thank you!!! Tuff Turf!! Love that movie!

[@80sLife]

My pleasure. It will happen. Thank you

[@mroldschoolism]

Thank You so much for this video! BOD is my favorite comedy of all time!

[@80sLife]

My pleasure. Thank you

[@funkotron9198]

"This is pure snow, it's everywhere. Have you any idea what the street value of this mountain is? (big snort) Outrageous.......I think I froze the left half of my brain!!!" -Charles De Mar

[@yellowsubmarine1321]

Hey there, I quote this movie WAY too .much in my life😂😂😂 Thank You✌️🙏

[@80sLife]

My pleasure. Thank you

[@lincbond442]

That's ok as long as you don't confuse testicles with tentacles.

[@justinb3682]

Awesome. Just awesome that you make these videos. This one especially although all your filming location video's are great. Excellent editing and just a fun watch. Great job!

[@80sLife]

Thank you so much!!!

[@magamaga1827]

Man, as a kid growing up in NYC area during the 80s I was always fascinated with life in the CA burbs, especially places with scenic mountains. Seemed like such a nice way to grow up. But of course growing up near NYC and it's action in the 80s was probably more fun.

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

"Now that's a real shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy like that."

[@lincbond442]

That's one of the funniest lines in the movie.

[@SergioArellano-yd7ik]

That was a punchline of an old joke except a white guy said it about a black guy, except they didn't call him black in the joke

[@juzz27]

First. Can’t wAit!!! Always great content Kurt. Appreciate you and your hard work.

[@80sLife]

Thank you!

[@thatguy1860]

Best 80s movie, so underrated!

[@ljviper8460]

The Last American Virgin would be a fantastic movie for filming locations.

[@phantomofphoenix]

@ljviper lot of the locations for Last American Virgin are gone .the Pizza place was on Hollywood Blvd and Western it's now a Ralphs market ,it was a strip mall with a Pioneer chicken there which can be seen in background of last American Virgin, strip mall also used in 1982 Charles Bronson movie Death Wish 2

[@dogbyte555]

Back in the day, I could recite every work of that movie, beginning to end.

[@procharged67]

My fav movie of all time .. love the 80s

[@rickr3925]

Yeah bro, awesome video...I used to watch B.O.D. EVERY night in the early 90's on VHS in my room....one of the best 80's movies ever!....im goin to the houses next time I'm in Cali for sure.....thanks for makin this video

[@Sleepdroidstudios]

"They Live" locations? I'd enjoy that one.

[@80sLife]

Well... its that time of year 😉

[@aillyia]

Yes, would love to see that one.

[@timeaftertime743]

My favorite 80s movie! Thank you! Appreciate all the time and effort. Your videos are awesome!

[@80sLife]

Thank you!!!

[@pstrickland7301]

Thanks for this. Detailed and concise, just right. Very well done.

[@mr.eastcoast3879]

"Cheer up Buckaroo!"

[@mjwbulich]

Another great one. I grew up a few blocks from Clark Jr High. Many movies and TV shows filmed there. Was skating there in the mid 80s and there was a film crew. Turns out they were filming the short lived Fast Times(no, at Ridgemont High) TV show. Got to meet Mr Hand. Could not have been a nicer dude. We saw him walking to his trailer and being the stupid punk kids we were screamed out "hey Mr Hand". He came over introduced himself as Ray and made a joke about us all being Spicolis.Ray was in his 70s at the time I think he got a kick out of a bunch of 13 year old skater kids recognizing him. I'm going to keep requesting True Romance until you do it. Lots of great locations in the SFV and all over LA. Plus it gives you an excuse to go to Magic Mountain.

[@80sLife]

That is an awesome story. I love it!! Don't stop requesting True Romance. It will happen though

[@joelnert]

Well done I really liked this. When I visited LA last year I made a similar video about Back to the Future film locations. So I can appreciate how much work you put into this.

[@ericlawrence9729]

Awesome video, thank you so much for all this work. Really well done. God Bless.

[@kylerodamer3999]

This is cool. One of my all time favorite 80s movies. Let alone a great John Cusack Movie. It's so cool to see where it was shot. I always thought it was funny that while they were in "town" and not on the mountain, it was such a sunny/warm location. Great video

[@LetsGoThere]

There are a million channels of people doing these location videos but yours are the best. Plus your voice sounds like Norm MacDonald. 😆

[@80sLife]

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me. I still don't hear Norm... but if that makes people happy, I'm fine with it. Haha

[@LetsGoThere]

@@80sLife I do videos too but for fun if you want to check out some places I have been

[@NoName-eu2xw]

I did not notice that before. Now all I can hear is Norm Mcdonald.

[@DB-hv3fn]

Forgot this movie.another one for the weekend. Thanks again 🇮🇪

[@80sLife]

My pleasure. Thank you!

[@MrSweeperUSA]

My favorite movie i just bought it again on Blu-ray just because.... Great work on this video

[@PickledPretzels]

This was awesome to watch! Thanks for doing this!

[@davefilms345]

Absolutely fantastic, I've seen this film a good few times also. Ive always liked the fact you get straight to the point on each location throughout each of your videos, that for me what makes it so good. As I say looking forward to the next one 👍

[@80sLife]

Thank you, I try.

[@SKREVR]

Thank you for this vid, "It..is an.. absolute spectacle

[@80sLife]

My pleasure. Thank you

[@dentaltechaustralia3081]

Great video, great work. Thanks

[@80sLife]

Thank you

[@chucky6299]

Never seen it! Will watch, tomorrow! Thx 🎉

[@iquit281]

Fantastic! Loved every minute. Thank you!

[@80sLife]

Thank you!!

[@thelostboy1979]

Yet again smashed it right out of the park.. love this film very much forgotten by many people.thanks for this 👍

[@80sLife]

Always my pleasure. Thank you so much

[@michellephillips2983]

That was awesome 👍 So glad I got to experience the 80’s as a teenager 😍

[@80sLife]

Thank you for watching

[@williamzoom]

I always thought the scene where they were getting TV dinners for Christmas was genius, Tuff Turf is another favorite of mine!

[@80sLife]

This one has the walnut Brownie you like...

[@boostedsaleen6146]

Got to do revenge of the nerds

[@80sLife]

Oh.. I will, I will

[@markhewitt4307]

I often wonder if some of these stars from 80s movies ever drive by their old filming locations and reminisce.

[@phantomofphoenix]

I always wondered that also Mark...actors do funny things I heard when John Travolta got his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame ,he used to go at like 3am to his star on sidewalk to admire it!!!

[@markhewitt4307]

@@phantomofphoenix That's really wild! I know if I ever made it big, I'd most definitely go around to the areas where my movies were made.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Surely they do.

[@Star_cab]

"i got to go the christmas tree is on fire." was my fav way to end a call.

[@80sLife]

Haha

[@inkarn8915]

One of my favorites from the 80's.

[@Mookie_Wilson]

Awesome

[@80sLife]

Thank you

[@dirk_diggler46558]

Your filming location videos are the best on youtube! You grab the frame from the movie and then show what u filmed right after. Great editing work

[@80sLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@Mysterywatcher448]

My fav film

[@9613asitshouldbe]

Awesome job! Great to see your video!

[@firstlast189]

Awesome.

[@80sLife]

Thank you

[@andrewjowett4302]

You are amazing thank you 😊

[@80sLife]

Thank you!!

[@richardsoutdoorworld5284]

We nicknamed this classic movie "2 Dollars"

[@UC-Jf_YAvw4Apbz-SAVM3p2A]

John Cusack looks so cute

[@RomaineMelvin-zi3iv]

Thank you for this

[@christophercotton9048]

5:33 I actually went to Verdugo Hills High School in the Sunland-Tujunga area of Los Angeles, CA in the La Crescenta Valley. Never thought I would see this come up in the video.

[@johnr7279]

Very well done!

[@recoveringfatboy5660]

One of my favorite movies. I had such a crush on Monique lol

[@80sLife]

Me too

[@Turco949]

Firstly, great job, loved the video! Secondly, great idea to use (hopefully) your own kid for the paperboy cameo! Thirdly, you do sound a bit like late Norm McDonald. Fourthly, loved the intro soundtrack which sounded suspiciously newer Wave-Synth music from Lazerhawk and Night Runner.

[@myblueheaven3617]

Brilliant again

[@mikul_Robins]

Nice work, as usual. Love this movie. I attended both Verdugo Hills High 5:50 and Clark Jr. High School 6:39.

[@80sLife]

Oh how cool! Thank you

[@mikul_Robins]

@@80sLife Hey Kurt, got some 80's movie trivia for you - Aaron Dozier - the actor who played blond bad guy Roy in this movie was in the movie Weird Science but was cut out. Also, Darren Harris - the Nerd in the classroom scene with big briefcase, was Cusack's geeky friend in Sixteen Candles and he also was in Weird Science but can only be seen a couple times, as his role, and mine too was cut down.

[@OmarM8055]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NICE ONE

[@80sLife]

Thank you

[@AGhostintheHouse]

Barny Rubble actually ask Lane if it was ok for him to date Beth.

[@rainfyre]

Rocko was awesome. Played by the late Chuck Mitchell who also played Porky, in the Porky's movies, which were also fantastic 80's movies.

[@MikeM4729]

I loved this movie.

[@angelaimee1721]

Omg you having your son as the paperboy was everything!

[@jeromebrooks6867]

One of my favorite classic movies I see this movie when it first came out

[@EDKsurly]

awesome video, awesome movie!

[@ezryder111]

Fantastic, thank you! RIP DOS

[@whatamiwatchng582]

Such an under appreciated classic

[@brutalboy1000]

I used to play T-ball at that park and my grandmother used that car wash!

[@CraigRyan22423]

Thanks!

[@tweevers2]

that school at Plainview Ave is also the same courtyard at the ending of the movie Corvette Summer where they washing off the dirty Corvette and Mark Hamills character makes up with Annie Potts character and carries her away while the sappy love song plays in the background before the credits rolls

[@80sLife]

Absolutely

[@andyhamilton8940]

Love the song” Like to get to know you well” By Howard Jones.

[@jessegarcia5386]

Do last American virgin...👍👍👍 The kid yells out I cant swim while they go thru the car wash..😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vaughnmahabir9638]

What a great movie. do A ONE CRAZY SUMMER filming location.......

[@jamesh9678]

I enjoyed every bit of that!

[@oldmansilas559]

All time great. I was 20, and totally related to the Lane character.

[@kathleenemerick3814]

Such a great movie, is it academy award winning? No, is it a heck of a lot of fun? Oh, ABSOLUTELY!!! Class, Sixteen Candles, Grandview, U.S.A., The Sure Thing, Better Off Dead, The Journey of Natty Gann, Stand By Me, One Crazy Summer, Hot Pursuit. All great films, it's a shame John won't talk about them.

[@Ray-tl7tf]

Man, you pick the best movies to location find. Great vids!

[@softblueshimmersfv]

Great vid! Was hoping to catch you at the Totally Valley event this past weekend. Needed more 80's!

[@80sLife]

Thank you. Yeah I thought about it, but in the end I wasn't interested.

[@softblueshimmersfv]

@@80sLife Respect! There's more valley love on this channel anyways. Keep it up!

[@ryanlee3131]

your channel rocks!

[@thed2la]

From Detroit, but I go to LA about 5 times a year. I'll be in Glendale next month, I gotta look up a couple of these addresses. Thanks for the great channel!

[@80sLife]

Thank you! Have fun

[@claytonbrown8231]

that school with the wqlkway and fence is Verdugo hills high my school and they filmed so many movies and tv show there. google the school and see

[@Vinjerrylee]

Great vid brother, i just subscribed

[@sejejo7565]

O SHIT that was my street in Burbank

[@SlightlyLessFat]

Fantastic! I loved this! One of my all time favorite movies. The K-12 is the top of the Snowbird tram. Love that it was filmed here in Utah also.

[@sonnyday6727]

I remember you sang in a band called Better Off Dead too Kurt

[@kateblair291]

Me, NoHo resident for 5 years, regularly driving up Lankershim: Hey, that looks like the burger joint from Better Off Dead