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Bad Hair

  • 2020
  • Unrated
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4.6K
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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
    4.6K
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    • Director
      • Justin Simien
    • Writer
      • Justin Simien
    • Stars
      • Zaria Kelley
      • Corinne Massiah
      • Elle Lorraine
    • 80User reviews
    • 62Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Zaria Kelley
    • Young Anna
    Corinne Massiah
    Corinne Massiah
    • Young Linda
    Elle Lorraine
    Elle Lorraine
    • Anna Bludso
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    Lena Waithe
    Lena Waithe
    • Brook-Lynne
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    • 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
    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)
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      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

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    5/10

    Somebody watches 'The Simpsons'

    Reminded me of The Simpsons Halloween Special called 'Hell Toupee'. Fake hair comes alive and turns the person evil.

    As I've seen the story done before, I can't say it was original. But I can say that I enjoyed this slightly different take on it.

    The acting was on point (apart from Jay Pharoah), I mean I love the guy and his impressions are A-class, but his acting leaves a lot to be desired. This is the 2nd film I've watched with him in and both times he was the weakest link. Hopefully, he continues to get roles and his acting game improves.

    There was a great cast, with so many familiar faces, it was a real treat..and some really good special fx, for what is essentially, 'hood cinema'.

    I also love the 80's flavour. The clothes, the music etc. Real nice touch.

    Nothing groundbreaking, but would definitely recommend.
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    • Nov 8, 2020
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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 魔髮
    • Production companies
      • Sight Unseen Pictures
      • Culture Machine
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
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      • 1.85 : 1

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