I'm a little concerned at how hard I was laughing at the dead body
Cinemas
Two young insurance corporation employees try to pretend that their murdered employer is alive by puppeteering his dead body, leading a hitman to attempt to track him down to finish him off.
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6What people say
As pure a vision of hell as the cinema has produced.
“it’s just so crazy, it might just work” ahh movie
Common questions
What is Weekend at Bernie's about?+
Two insurance employees discover their boss has been murdered and decide to pretend he is still alive to protect their own jobs and enjoy their weekend.
Who directed Weekend at Bernie's?+
Weekend at Bernie's was directed by Ted Kotcheff, a Canadian filmmaker known for his work in the 1970s and 80s, including First Blood.
Is Weekend at Bernie's considered a black comedy?+
Yes, the film is widely regarded as a staple of 1980s black comedy, relying on absurd slapstick humor centered around a deceased body.
