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5.4/10
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The luxurious villa of yuppie couple Mark and Jessie Bannister is overrun by loads of uninvited guests who turn the house upside-down and nearly destroy it.The luxurious villa of yuppie couple Mark and Jessie Bannister is overrun by loads of uninvited guests who turn the house upside-down and nearly destroy it.The luxurious villa of yuppie couple Mark and Jessie Bannister is overrun by loads of uninvited guests who turn the house upside-down and nearly destroy it.
Richard Alexander
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- (as Dick Alexander)
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- TriviaJohn Larroquette was approached for this film while working on the sixth season of Night Court. But the show's executive producer would not allow Larroquette the time off to make the film. Because of delays in the film, Larroquette was approached again during the seventh season of Night Court. This time, the show's producer and the film's producers worked out a schedule that would allow Larroquette to work on both projects simultaneously. Mondays to Thursdays, Larroquette would rehearse for the series during the day and work on the film all night. On Friday nights, the series would tape their episodes. As soon as taping finished, he would go to the film's set and work all weekend.
- GoofsWhen Mark and Jessie hear the message from Dr. Penix on the answering machine, the machine is not plugged into the phone line.
- Quotes
Jessie: [Mark's having a nightmare where zombies are surrounding the house] Mark, what do they want?
Mark Bannister: They want... to stay here!
Jessie: Oh Mark, why?
Mark Bannister: I don't know. Maybe we're in some vacation guide for the damned.
- Crazy creditsBernice's cat can be heard meowing after the closing credits end.
- Alternate versionsIn the theatrical and original VHS release, Claudia calls her ex-husband a 'Middle Eastern Maggot'. After the rights to the movie were sold when Orion went bankrupt, it was changed to 'Two-Bit Desert Rat' for cable and syndication airings.
- SoundtracksLet's Dance
Written and Performed by Chris Rea
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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.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $21,036,771
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,240,816
- Feb 19, 1990
- Gross worldwide
- $21,036,771
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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