The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness (1987)

09/16/1987 (US) • Comedy, Horror, TV Movie • 30m

Overview

When Paul and Sandy Darden (Judge Reinhold and Demi Moore) move into a seemingly quiet upper-middle-class community, their American Dream is all but destroyed by the incessant din of barking dogs. So from valium-laced raw steaks to more hilarious methods of pet disposal, the Dardens try everything to make their dream house a quiet home.

The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness (1987)

09/16/1987 (US) • 30m

Comedy, Horror, TV Movie

Overview

When Paul and Sandy Darden (Judge Reinhold and Demi Moore) move into a seemingly quiet upper-middle-class community, their American Dream is all but destroyed by the incessant din of barking dogs. So from valium-laced raw steaks to more hilarious methods of pet disposal, the Dardens try everything to make their dream house a quiet home.

Top Billed Cast

Paul Darden

Sandy Darden

Dr. Schlazil

Howard

Ellen

Nosy Neighbor

Paperboy

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

home

pregnancy

american dream

dark comedy

satire

middle class

neighbor

dog

new home

killing a dog

cul-de-sac

twisted

homeowners

bad neighbors

pet disposal

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