

Cecil B. Demented
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.
Critics Sentiment
Sprocket Holes invade Forrest Gump sequel film set
Surviving crew members seek refuge in pornographic theater
The film peaks with the inspired Forrest Gump sequel invasion before dropping significantly during the pornographic theater sequence.
Critics found Cecil B. Demented to be an uneven but often hilarious satire that succeeds best in its specific Hollywood parodies like the Patch Adams and Forrest Gump sequences. While praising Griffith's committed performance and Waters' satirical edge, many noted the film's juvenile tendencies and tonal inconsistencies between comedy and violence. The overall reception reflects appreciation for Waters' filmmaking commentary despite execution flaws.
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Melanie Griffith
Honey Whitlock

Stephen Dorff
Cecil B. Demented

Alicia Witt
Cherish

Adrian Grenier
Lyle

Maggie Gyllenhaal
Raven

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Lewis

Jack Noseworthy
Rodney

Michael Shannon
Petie
Harry Dodge
Dinah
Eric Barry
Fidget
Zenzele Uzoma
Chardonnay

Erika Auchterlonie
Pam

Mink Stole
Mrs. Sylvia Mallory

Ricki Lake
Libby

Kevin Nealon
Kevin

Patricia Hearst
Fidget's Mom

Eric Roberts
Honey's Ex

Roseanne Barr
Rosanne
Ray Felton
Roy Stillings

John Michaelson
Charles
Crew
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