Drop Dead Gorgeous

Synopsis of Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous is a satirical mockumentary about a vicious competition between contestants in a rural Minnesota beauty pageant. As the girls prepare for the contest, their overbearing mothers stop at nothing to help their respective children win, leading to a series of absurd and chaotic events. Directed by Michael Patrick Jann and featuring a star-studded cast including Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley, and Ellen Barkin, this cult classic offers a sharp, dark comedic take on the obsession with beauty pageants.