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Cecil B. Demented

Cecil B. Demented

Comedy · Crime · Action · 2000

A young lunatic director and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists kidnap a Hollywood movie goddess and force her to star in their radical underground movie.

Movie details

Cecil B. Demented

“Demented Forever!”

2000 Comedy · Crime · Action 1h 28m

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6.4 / 10

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A young lunatic director and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists kidnap a Hollywood movie goddess and force her to star in their radical underground movie.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

John Waters

Written by

John Waters

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

Honey Whitlock

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

Cecil B. Demented

Alicia Witt

Alicia Witt

Cherish

Adrian Grenier

Adrian Grenier

Lyle

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Raven

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lewis

Jack Noseworthy

Jack Noseworthy

Rodney

Court is in session

Put Cecil B. Demented on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.