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Tom Ropelewski (written by)
Release Date:
16 February 1990 (USA) more
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The bad news is you have houseguests. There is no good news.
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The luxurious villa of Mark and Jessie Bannister, a yuppie couple, is overrun by loads of uninvited guests who turn the house up side down. full summary | add synopsis
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"If we have a nuclear war, the only remaining living thing will be houseguests"!! more (15 total)
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Larroquette | ... | Mark Bannister | |
| Kirstie Alley | ... | Jessie Bannister | |
| Alison La Placa | ... | Claudia | |
| John Diehl | ... | Fred | |
| Jessica Lundy | ... | Bernice | |
| Bradley Gregg | ... | Jonathan | |
| Dennis Miller | ... | Wes | |
| Robert Ginty | ... | Dale | |
| Wayne Tippit | ... | Grindle | |
| Paul Eiding | ... | Stark | |
| Aeryk Egan | ... | C.K. | |
| Deborah Otto | ... | Katy | |
| Mark Bringleson | ... | Prick Automaton Cop | |
| Karen Kronwell | ... | Female Cop | |
| Heather McNair | ... | Karen Kelly |
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90 min
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Iceland:L | USA:PG-13 (certificate #29855) | Germany:12 | Australia:M
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Ah,Madhouse. One of those great movies yours truly can't get enough of. I saw this movie in theaters when I was 11, and it has gotten better with every viewing. The jokes in this movie are hilarious and well-placed. John Laroquette and Kirsty Alley are magnificent in their roles as Mark and Jesse Bannister. They are two,happily married people who have it mad in the shade until Mark's cousin Fred comes to visit on his vacation. Oh, he also brings his wife Bernice and the cat Scruffy. Circumstances beyond their control lead to them staying longer than expected,and this leads to everyone shacking up at the Bannister's like it was a Holiday Inn. Soon,Jesse's sister Claudia and her son Jonathen,and the neighbors all live in the same house,while managing to drive Mark and Jesse out of their ^&%*ing minds. In the end, they manage to stand up against the terror that is their family and friends. *Some of the funniest moments include Jesse's interview segments,the cat and its ability to rise from the ashes,and Mark's scene at the end where his boss attempts to give him a raise.* All,in all a 9 out of 10. Also watch for Monday Night Football's Dennis Miller in a bit part.