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Bad Hair

  • 2020
  • Unrated
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Bad Hair (2020)
In this horror satire set in 1989, BAD HAIR follows an ambitious young woman (Elle Lorraine) who gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career comes at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own. 
 
Cast: Elle Lorraine, Vanessa Williams, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Jay Pharoa, Kelly Rowland, Blair Underwood, James Van Der Beek, Usher Raymond 
 
BAD HAIR is written and directed by Justin Simien. Simien also serves as a producer alongside Julia Lebedev, Angel Lopez, and Eddie Vaisman. Executive Producers include Leonid Lebedev, Oren Moverman, and Alex G. Scott. The film is produced by Sight Unseen in association with Culture Machine.
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In 1989 an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes ... Read allIn 1989 an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.In 1989 an ambitious young woman gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career may come at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.

  • Director
    • Justin Simien
  • Writer
    • Justin Simien
  • Stars
    • Zaria Kelley
    • Corinne Massiah
    • Elle Lorraine
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    4K
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    • Director
      • Justin Simien
    • Writer
      • Justin Simien
    • Stars
      • Zaria Kelley
      • Corinne Massiah
      • Elle Lorraine
    • 78User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Vanessa Williams in Bad Hair (2020)
    Usher in Bad Hair (2020)
    Elle Lorraine in Bad Hair (2020)
    Usher in Bad Hair (2020)
    Laverne Cox in Bad Hair (2020)
    Laverne Cox and Elle Lorraine in Bad Hair (2020)
    Elle Lorraine in Bad Hair (2020)
    Laverne Cox and Elle Lorraine in Bad Hair (2020)
    Lena Waithe and Elle Lorraine in Bad Hair (2020)
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    Zaria Kelley
    Zaria Kelley
    • Young Anna
    Corinne Massiah
    Corinne Massiah
    • Young Linda
    Elle Lorraine
    Elle Lorraine
    • Anna Bludso
    Moses Storm
    Moses Storm
    • Male NV6 Exec.
    Madeleine Byrne
    Madeleine Byrne
    • RMV VJ
    James Van Der Beek
    James Van Der Beek
    • Grant Madison
    Lena Waithe
    Lena Waithe
    • Brook-Lynne
    Yaani King Mondschein
    Yaani King Mondschein
    • Sista Soul
    Jay Pharoah
    Jay Pharoah
    • Julius
    Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
    Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
    • Rosalyn
    • (as Ashley Blaine Featherson)
    Judith Scott
    Judith Scott
    • Edna
    Vanessa Williams
    Vanessa Williams
    • Zora
    Tiffany Black
    Tiffany Black
    • Block Producer
    Kelly Rowland
    Kelly Rowland
    • Sandra
    Jamila Glass
    • Back-Up Dancer #1
    Brooke Shepherd
    • Back-Up Dancer #2
    Usher
    Usher
    • Germane D.
    • (as Usher Raymond IV)
    Daheli Hall
    Daheli Hall
    • Sheryl
    • (as Dahéli Hall)
    • Director
      • Justin Simien
    • Writer
      • Justin Simien
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    • Trivia
      Vanessa Williams and Usher previously co-starred in the drama Light It Up (1999).
    • Connections
      References Friday the 13th (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      I'm Your Puppet
      Written by Spooner Oldham and Dan Penn

      Performed by James & Bobby Purify

      Courtesy of RCA Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews78

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    7/10
    Don't care(?)
    I mean that's what they say right? On the other hand, having good hair is important if you want to be in front of the camera. Having "bad" hair seems to help too ... but for how long? And who is really benefitting from that hair? Exactly something you will find out in the movie.

    Now don't get it twisted: the movie is quite predictable to say the least. Still it is fun in the romp and out there kind of way. The effects are decent enough (considering the low budget nature of the movie) and actors are well cast too. Don't be too squeamish, do not expect much than a horror ride that is almost beyond ridiculous and you'll be entertained.
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    • Jul 8, 2021

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Also known as
      • 魔髮
    • Production companies
      • Culture Machine
      • Sight Unseen Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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