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Hurricane Bianca

  • 2016
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
7.2K
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Rachel Dratch and Roy Haylock in Hurricane Bianca (2016)
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A New York teacher, who moves to small town Texas where he's fired for being gay, returns disguised as a mean lady to get revenge on the nasty town.A New York teacher, who moves to small town Texas where he's fired for being gay, returns disguised as a mean lady to get revenge on the nasty town.A New York teacher, who moves to small town Texas where he's fired for being gay, returns disguised as a mean lady to get revenge on the nasty town.

  • Director
    • Matt Kugelman
  • Writer
    • Matt Kugelman
  • Stars
    • Roy Haylock
    • Lola Botha
    • Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    7.2K
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    • Director
      • Matt Kugelman
    • Writer
      • Matt Kugelman
    • Stars
      • Roy Haylock
      • Lola Botha
      • Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick
    • 26User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Roy Haylock
    Roy Haylock
    • Richard Martinez
    Lola Botha
    • Lola
    Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick
    Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick
    • Freckly Boy
    • (as Grayson Kilpatrick)
    Willam Belli
    Willam Belli
    • Bailey
    D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce
    D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce
    • Stephen
    Markus Kelle
    • Chakha Convict
    Alan Cumming
    Alan Cumming
    • Lawrence Taylor
    RuPaul
    RuPaul
    • Weatherman
    Gene Fogarty
    • Cowboy Willie
    Misti Morley
    • Janice
    Rachel Dratch
    Rachel Dratch
    • Deborah Ward
    Kaleb King
    Kaleb King
    • Bobby
    Denton Blane Everett
    Denton Blane Everett
    • Coach Chuck
    • (as Denton Blaine Everett)
    Keven Jackson
    • The Sleeper
    Molly Ryman
    Molly Ryman
    • Carly Ward
    Téa Mckay
    Téa Mckay
    • Keeley Carson
    Berkley McFarlin
    Berkley McFarlin
    • Amber
    Jacob Audirsch
    • Tommy
    • Director
      • Matt Kugelman
    • Writer
      • Matt Kugelman
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    User reviews26

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    6paulclaassen

    Plain and simple and entertaining.

    In real life Roy Haylock is a drag queen who goes by the name of Bianca Del Rio. He stars in 'Hurricane Bianca' as Richard Martinez, a homosexual school teacher. When he is taken for a ride and his colleagues and students at the new school are nasty to him, Richard becomes Bianca Del Rio to get revenge.

    'Hurricane Bianca' has a simple premise, but I thought it was well executed. Although mostly slapstick, some of the jokes and events in the movie were actually funny. I enjoyed Bianca Leigh as Karma Johnstone, who becomes Richard's mentor in a way. She was also the most fleshed out character with an interesting back story.

    I also enjoyed Denton Blane Everett as Coach Chuck, a real stud-muffin who falls for Bianca! The 'romance' interest between Chuck and Bianca allowed for many hilarious - and awkward - moments.

    The make-up is really well done, and is almost identical to Roy Haylock's real-life Bianca persona, so I won't be surprised if he did the make-up himself. I also liked the costumes. The film in general was predictable, but it was kinda fun seeing Richard get his revenge.
    8mxmtsk

    A fun movie with a good message

    I think every drag fan will love "Hurricane Bianca", but also people who don't have that much to do with drag might like the movie. The first 20 minutes are a bit tough compared to the rest of the movie, but after that a firework of drag starts. Bianca is incredibly funny and evil. The film progresses quickly and the message of acceptance, friendship and solidarity should reach ever viewer. I found the ending to be a bit cheesy, but it does not detract from the whole work. Conclusion: The film is a good pastime for in between.
    9scott_fraser_morrison

    High camp fun

    If you like a film with a makeover, a sassy drag queen who plots to overthrow the hierarchy, and a bit part from Ru Paul then this is the film for you.

    We watched this on a Saturday night and its perfect mindless fun. The plot is ridiculously wafer thin but that's part of the charm. Yes its clichéd and it won't win any Oscars but give it a watch.

    Ignore the haters who say the acting is bad and this is unwatchable, if you like Bianco Del Rio then you'll enjoy this film. Don't expect Citizen Kane.

    Its worth it for the denouement alone.
    7anestejza04

    Honestly...

    Movie like movie is good, it is not perfect but it is not bad either. What rlly bothered me throughout the whole movie was acting...If we are looking at something which was not meant to be realistic but rather highschool movie it is great, but personally i found it hard do watch at some points because it felt forced. I loved the storyline, it had some funny jokes and i liked the ending, also outfits for Bianca were amazing, it was giving 60s/70s vibe just like makeup. The stories about the movie made me expect something fenomenal but this movie is for the end of the day when you just want to put something on and chill...not bad but not fenomenal.
    5stieffguy

    I can't make up my mind

    First I have to say we LOVE Bianca! She's simply in a class of her own and one of the most profound talents of our age. As soon as the movie was available on iTunes we bought it and nestled in for a romp of bawdy, offensive comedy. Thrilling at the thought that the movie would finally propel this amazing entertainer forward.

    Hmm, well I'll explain the five stars. The movie was tame. Those who love Bianca for her dry humour and scathing wit will, I feel, be a little disappointed. The script is not as you'd expect and the funniest moments are shown in the trailers. So for a thrill ride of offensive one liners you'd have to look elsewhere.

    However when you look at it as a low budget first movie, then it is awesome! So here lies the problem. Not what you expect but still very watchable. The criticism of ray as himself are pointless. That's the point of the movie. To expose the prejudice against us gays by the establishment. If Ray had been a wisecracking, bitter queen there would be no need for Bianca to rise from pits of hell.

    Willam was not able to keep up with Shangela who proved herself to be a great actor /actress. Unfortunately Willam was uncomfortable to watch. Compared to his stage persona (which is inspirational) his role was more bleh than wow.

    All in all, expect little and you'll receive a lot. Expect a Bianca bitch fest and you'll be left unsatisfied. This is a great movie and I'll watch it again and again. It's subtle and tells a good story ... And it tells it well. That's the surprise!

    To be honest the biggest fail is the script and the soundtrack. The incidental effects and music drown out much of the dialogue and that was a devastating shame.

    When all is said and done though, I'll be first in the queue for the sequel!

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    Related interests

    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama

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    • Trivia
      First full length drag film funded by fans.
    • Goofs
      In the first classroom scene with Ms. Bianca, when Deborah asks Bianca to step outside, the sound effect of the box of chocolates being grabbed (and chocolates rattling inside) plays twice within a few seconds. The second time it plays it fits the visual (the first time it plays it is clearly out of place / matches no visual).
    • Quotes

      Karma Johnstone: It's a poncho, bitch.

    • Connections
      Followed by Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Ballet
      Performed by Next Emissary

      Written by Israel Heller, Mark Vogel, and Luke Tozour

      Published by Lukepants Music

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Huragan Bianca
    • Filming locations
      • Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cranium Entertainment
      • Zero Trans Fat Productions
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    • Budget
      • $125,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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