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Bad Hair

2021Movie1 h 42 minNR

ComedyHorror
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic604.4

An eerie, scary horror movie about society and fantasy.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Story

Terror takes root.

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.

Feels like

  • Horror Satire
  • Showbiz
  • Feminist Themes
  • 80s Aesthetic
  • Psychological Horror
  • Social Commentary
  • Visually Stylized
  • Pop Culture
  • Class Conflict

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Justin Simien
Written by
Justin Simien
Produced by
Justin Simien, Julia Lebedev, Angel Lopez
Music by
Kris Bowers

Everyone

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Facts

May 5, 2021 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
May 5, 2021
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Horror, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
36 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bad Hair?"

Questions about Bad Hair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bad Hair?

Hulu

In the United States, Bad Hair streams on Hulu. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Bad Hair worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 60). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (50).

Will Bad Hair make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Will Bad Hair scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).