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| Directed by | Justin Simien |
| Written by | Justin Simien |
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| Cinematography | Topher Osborn |
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| Music by | Kris Bowers |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8.9 million[1] |
Bad Hair is a 2020 American crime thriller horror film written, directed, and produced by Justin Simien. The film stars Elle Lorraine, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Kelly Rowland, Laverne Cox, Chanté Adams, James Van Der Beek, Usher Raymond IV, Blair Underwood, and Vanessa Williams.
Bad Hair had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2020. It was released in a limited release on October 16, 2020, by Neon, followed by digital streaming on Hulu on October 23, 2020. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
Plot
Spice Girls
Cast
- Elle Lorraine as Anna Bludso
- Zaria Kelley as Young Anna
- Vanessa Williams as Zora
- Jay Pharoah as Julius
- Lena Waithe as Brook-Lynne
- Yaani King as Sista Soul
- Blair Underwood as Amos Bludso
- Laverne Cox as Virgie
- Michelle Hurd as Maxine Bludso
- Judith Scott as Edna
- Robin Thede as Denise
- Ashley Blaine Featherson as Rosalyn
- Steve Zissis as Baxter Tannen
- MC Lyte as Coral
- Kelly Rowland as Sandra
- James Van Der Beek as Grant Madison
- Usher as Germane D.
- Chanté Adams as Linda Bludso
- Dahéli Hall as Sheryl
- Moses Storm as Executive Justin
- Jon Gabrus as Valet
- Nicole Byer as Gina
- Justin Simien as Reggie Watson
Production
In August 2017, it was announced Justin Simien would direct, write, and produce the film, with Oren Moverman serving as an executive producer under his Sight Unseen banner.[2]
Release
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2020.[3][4] Shortly after, Hulu acquired distribution rights to the film.[5] It was released in a limited release on October 16, 2020, by Neon, followed by digital streaming on October 23, 2020.[6][7]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 65% based on 51 reviews, with an average rating of 5.93/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Bad Hair's unwieldy ambitions are easy to respect – even if the film's tonal jumble and uneven execution are impossible to ignore."[8] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 64 out of 100 based on 18 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[9]
References
- ^ Lindahl, Chris (January 31, 2020). "Sundance: As Hulu Nears $8 Million Deal for 'Bad Hair,' Streaming Is Necessary to Make the Numbers Work". IndieWire. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 15, 2017). "'Dear White People' Team Reunites On Justin Simien-Directed 'Bad Hair'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ "Bad Hair". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 31, 2020). "Big Sundance Deal: Justin Simien's 'Bad Hair' Near $8 Million + Worldwide Pact With Hulu; Theatrical Rollout Planned". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ Agard, Chancellor (August 13, 2020). "A killer weave comes to life in first trailer for Justin Simien's Bad Hair". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (October 13, 2020). "Justin Simien's 'Bad Hair' to Debut in Drive-Ins Before Hulu Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
- ^ "Bad Hair (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
- ^ "Bad Hair Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 25, 2020.