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Cecil B. Demented

film by Waters [2000]
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Cecil B. Demented is a 2000 film directed by John Waters. The movie centers on an underground filmmaker and his crew who kidnap a famous actress to star in their avant-garde film. Waters is known for his boundary-pushing movies that often explore taboo subjects with a subversive sense of humor, earning him titles like the "Pope of Trash". His films, including Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, and Serial Mom, are recognized for their transgressive cult classic status.12

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