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He recalled a concept to Drai: "two kids who drag a dead guy around Fire Island." The producer’s response was immediate. “If somebody pitched you an idea about two kids with a dead guy, you’d think they’re crazy,” Drai later admitted. Major studios, including MGM, initially agreed, passing on the project due to its macabre nature.

The success of the first film inevitably led to a sequel, Weekend at Bernie's II , released in 1993. While the sequel, which adds voodoo and a dancing corpse to the mix, was even more poorly received, it has also gained a following for its sheer absurdity. The enduring popularity of the franchise is such that Terry Kiser, who played the iconic corpse, continued to make public appearances celebrating the film's legacy for years after its release. weekend at bernie 39-s archive.org