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1989 · Ted Kotcheff

Weekend at Bernie's

Comedy

Two hapless junior executives spend an entire weekend propping up their dead boss to avoid getting killed themselves. Doug's pick in Episode 4 — the fairy tale won.

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OffScript Score Doug 7 Theresa 6.5

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Movie Battle 80s Cult Classics: The Princess Bride vs. Weekend at Bernie's

80s Cult Classics: The Princess Bride vs. Weekend at Bernie's

The Battle

Round four of TD Off Script Movie Battles brings two beloved 80s cult classics into the ring. Theresa champions The Princess Bride, Rob Reiner’s timeless fairy-tale adventure packed with romance, sword fights, and quotable lines for days. Doug goes to bat for Weekend at Bernie’s, the absurdist comedy where two hapless guys spend an entire weekend pretending their dead boss is still alive.

The Verdict

Theresa takes it with The Princess Bride. As you wish, Doug — Weekend at Bernie’s couldn’t outlast Westley and Buttercup. The fairy tale wins.

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