Madhouse (1990)

Director:

Tom Ropelewski

Writer (WGA):

Tom Ropelewski (written by)

Release Date:

16 February 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

The bad news is you have houseguests. There is no good news.

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Sister | Yuppie | Pregnancy | Uninvited Guest | Guest

Cast

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

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:L | USA:PG-13 (certificate #29855) | Germany:12 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Boy of the Year

Trivia:

Dennis Miller's feature film debut.

Quotes:

Jessie: [on the phone] I'm calling for Trenton, New Jersey. Dr. Jack Penix! WITH AN X!

Movie Connections:

References Psycho (1960)

"If we have a nuclear war, the only remaining living thing will be houseguests"!!

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.