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
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Judge Reinhold as Paul Darden |
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Demi Moore as Sandy Darden |
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Richard Kind as Dr. Schlazil |
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Don Calfa as Howard |
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Teryn Jenkins as Ellen |
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Twink Caplan as Nosy Neighbor |
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Cary Greenberg as Paperboy |
| Production | Janet Mann | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Patrick Shipstadt | Music |
| Production | Edward R. Horwitz | Co-Producer |
| Production | Judge Reinhold | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Andrew Todd | Music |
| Production | Bonnie Burns | Producer |
| Directing | Jon Cutler | Director |
| Writing | Jon Cutler | Writer |
| Editing | Vic Lowrey | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ellen Greenberg | Costume Design |