Weekend at Bernie's (1989) Original Daybill Movie Poster

Weekend at Bernie's (1989) Original Daybill Movie Poster

"Weekend at Bernie's," directed by Ted Kotcheff, is a dark comedy that follows two young insurance salesmen, Larry and Richard, played by Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman, who discover their boss, Bernie Lomax, dead in his beach house. Rather than report the death, they decide to pretend that Bernie is still alive to avoid being implicated in his untimely demise. As they drag his corpse around during a weekend getaway, hilarity ensues as they navigate increasingly absurd situations while trying to maintain the ruse. The film blends slapstick humor with a quirky premise, ultimately becoming a cult classic known for its outrageous scenarios and memorable one-liners. Its combination of comedy and morbid humor left a lasting mark on pop culture, making it a staple of late '80s cinema.