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The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom

Play trailer Poster for The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom R,  1993,  1h 39m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 91% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 48% 250+ Ratings Popcornmeter
91% Tomatometer 11 Reviews 48% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
When aspiring cheerleader Shanna (Frankie Ingrassia) becomes overzealous in her efforts to win votes, the school administration bars her from tryouts. And when Shanna's snotty rival, Verna (Elizabeth Ruscio), succeeds in making the team, Shanna's mother, Wanda (Holly Hunter), decides it's a mere issue of supply and demand -- and so plots to hire a hit man to create a vacancy on the cheerleading squad. When her brother-in-law (Beau Bridges) tips off the authorities, a scandal ensues.

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Tony Scott Variety Feb 15, 2018
Full of daffiness, greed and dark-hued humor, whole package is a hoot. Go to Full Review
Howard Waldstein CBR Jul 18, 2023
It’s a deadly, self-aware comedy that proves to be a potent, prescient piece of forgotten film. Go to Full Review
Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy Dec 5, 2016
9/10
[Holly Hunter gives] one of the great comic performances in modern times. Go to Full Review
Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault May 9, 2008
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There's a lot to laugh at here. But there's a lot more that's disquieting. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 15, 2005
2/5
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Jan 19, 2005
3/5
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Harry W Jul 26, 2010 There's a lot to laugh at here. But there's a lot more that's disquieting.
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Michael Ritchie

Director

Holly Hunter

Wanda Holloway

Beau Bridges

Terry Harper

Swoosie Kurtz

Marla Harper

Matt Frewer

Troy McKinney

Frederick Koehler

Shane Harper

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The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom

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Synopsis When aspiring cheerleader Shanna (Frankie Ingrassia) becomes overzealous in her efforts to win votes, the school administration bars her from tryouts. And when Shanna's snotty rival, Verna (Elizabeth Ruscio), succeeds in making the team, Shanna's mother, Wanda (Holly Hunter), decides it's a mere issue of supply and demand -- and so plots to hire a hit man to create a vacancy on the cheerleading squad. When her brother-in-law (Beau Bridges) tips off the authorities, a scandal ensues.
Director
Michael Ritchie
Producer
James Manos Jr.
Rating
R, TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Jun 1, 2004
Runtime
1h 39m
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