Five Ways to Kill Yourself

The film features Michael Parker and Gus Van Sant as it delves into the struggles of life and the contemplation of ending it. With its unique approach to comedy, it presents a narrative that is both thought-provoking and unsettling.

As a piece of cinematic history, Five Ways to Kill Yourself was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016, ensuring its availability for future audiences. The film’s blend of humor and serious themes makes it a notable entry in Gus Van Sant's body of work, appealing to collectors interested in the evolution of comedy in cinema during the late 1980s.