The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness (1987)
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.
Director: Jon Cutler
Genre: Comedy, Horror, TV Movie
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: September 16, 1987
Cast
- Judge Reinhold - Paul Darden
- Demi Moore - Sandy Darden
- Richard Kind - Dr. Schlazil
- Don Calfa - Howard
- Teryn Jenkins - Ellen
- Twink Caplan - Nosy Neighbor
- Cary Greenberg - Paperboy
Screenplay
Music: Patrick Shipstadt, Andrew Todd
Editing: Vic Lowrey
Production: Plenty To Do Productions, Inc
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, Parody and Spoof
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness about?
- 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.
- Who directed The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness?
- The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness was directed by Jon Cutler.
- Who stars in The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness?
- The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness stars Judge Reinhold, Demi Moore, Richard Kind, Don Calfa, Teryn Jenkins, Twink Caplan.
- How long is The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness?
- The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness?
- The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness is a Comedy, Horror, TV Movie film.
- Where was The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness produced?
- The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness?
- The themes of The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness include: Dark Comedy and Irony, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, Parody and Spoof.