Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 1999 American satirical mockumentary black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and written by Lona Williams. It stars Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst and Denise Richards, along with Brittany Murphy, Allison Janney and Amy Adams in her feature film debut. The film follows a small town beauty pageant and the fierce, deadly lengths the contestants will take to secure the crown. Drop Dead Gorgeous was released by New Line Cinema on July 23, 1999. Though the film was a box-office flop and critical reviews were mixed to unfavorable, it has gained a following over time and has come to be regarded as a cult film.