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Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!

1996·Movie
45min
IMDb7.4

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Show business, pop culture, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

This documentary celebrates the ridiculous stunts used by Hollywood over the years to market its worst movies. These include the ’50s drive-in where moviegoers could drop off their dirty laundry and pick it up after the show, horror filmmaker William Castle’s vibrating seats and producer Sam Arkoff’s offer to pay for the funeral of anyone scared to death by his film. Amusing interviews with critic Roger Ebert and director John Waters, creator of Smell-O-Vision, enliven a program that has one central failing: host Frankie Avalon, who remains as schlocky as ever.
Hollywood HistoryMarketing StuntsDocumentaryPop Culture CommentaryAmusing AnecdotesArchival FootageSchlock CinemaEntertainment IndustryBehind-the-Scenes

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Directed by:
Peter Jones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow!?

0 h 45 min

Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! runs 0 h 45 min.

What language is Ballyhoo: The Hollywood Sideshow! in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.