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Bad 1977

“Bad is good, but it's not nice!”

Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Director
Jed Johnson
Networks
New World Pictures, Factory Films
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 NC-17 HorrorComedyCrime Released
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What is Bad?

Bad is a dark and deadpan film that explores the sleazy side of life through the story of Hazel, a woman who runs a beauty salon and a side business providing hit jobs for ruthless women. The plot follows Hazel as she reluctantly recruits L.T., a parasite who has run out of money, for a trial hit while managing a corrupt police officer who is pressuring her for an arrest.

Type
Film
Year
1977
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
May 4, 1977
Studios
New World Pictures, Factory Films
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
Episode runtime
~105 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
New World Pictures, Factory Films

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Overview

Bad is a dark and deadpan film that explores the sleazy side of life through the story of Hazel, a woman who runs a beauty salon and a side business providing hit jobs for ruthless women. The plot follows Hazel as she reluctantly recruits L.T., a parasite who has run out of money, for a trial hit while managing a corrupt police officer who is pressuring her for an arrest.

The film focuses on the tension between Hazel's desire to protect her associates and the demands of the cop she pays off. Its cultural significance lies in its portrayal of a criminal enterprise operated out of a domestic beauty salon, delivered with a specific deadpan sensibility.

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Should you watch it?

“A beauty salon owner recruits ruthless women and a desperate parasite for professional hit jobs.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the sleazy side of life
  • Features a delightfully dark tone
  • Utilizes a deadpan comedic style
Keep in mind
  • The focus on ruthless hit jobs and sleazy themes may not appeal to all viewers

Watch it if you enjoy deadpan explorations of the criminal underbelly.

The film maintains a dark, deadpan tone while focusing on the sleazy side of life.

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It is worth watching for those who appreciate delightfully dark and deadpan cinema exploring the sleazy side of life.

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This is a film rather than a series, so it does not have episodes.

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