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Gas Huffin' Bad Gals!

2000
Movie
25 min
English

Gas Huffin' Bad Gals! is a 2000 film written by and starring Bradford Scobie. It was accepted into the Cannes Film Festival, the New York Underground Film Festival, the Outfest festival in Los Angeles, and was broadcast in England by BBC television.

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IMDb4.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users35%
Director: Steve MinerGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

In the quirky town of Nowhere, Arizona, two estranged sisters, aspiring musicians with a knack for trouble, reunite after their father's mysterious death. They soon discover he was involved in a high-stakes underground car racing circuit and owed a dangerous debt to the local mob. To pay off his debts and clear his name, the sisters must embrace their inner 'bad gals' and enter the perilous world of illegal street racing, using their unique talents to outsmart criminals and perhaps even find a way to honor their father's memory.

Critical Reception

Gas Huffin' Bad Gals! was met with a largely negative reception from critics and audiences alike. While some acknowledged a sliver of potential in its premise and lead actors, the majority found the film to be a disjointed and uninspired attempt at a comedic crime caper. Its plot was often criticized for being predictable and underdeveloped, with humor that frequently fell flat. The film struggled to find a significant audience upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • A formulaic and uninspired comedy that fails to deliver laughs.

  • The plot is predictable and the characters lack depth.

  • Despite a few energetic moments, the film ultimately feels like a missed opportunity.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a disappointing and largely forgettable comedy. Many felt the humor was juvenile and the storyline lacked originality. While a small number appreciated the attempts at action and the chemistry between the leads, the general consensus was that the movie was a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Steve Miner, is also known for directing horror classics like 'Friday the 13th Part III' and 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later', making 'Gas Huffin' Bad Gals!' a significant departure from his usual genre.

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