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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