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Bad Hair

2021 · 102 min

A stylish, satirical horror-comedy that blends campy thrills with sharp social commentary, keeping you amused and unsettled.

Directed by
Justin Simien
Genres
Horror, Comedy
Tagline
Terror takes root.
Overview
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.
How it feels
Satirical, campy, eerie and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, race, ambition, obsession
Content
Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Justin Simien
Genres
Horror, Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
period
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror7
Humour6
Realism4
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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