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Release of Stop! That! Train! film

Overview

The film ‘Stop! That! Train!’, a campy disaster spoof produced by World of Wonder, is expanding its theatrical distribution. Directed by Adam Shankman, the movie stars RuPaul and features various alumni from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’. The plot centers on two best friends, Tess and DeeDee, who work on the luxury Glamazonian Express and must prevent a massive storm known as a ‘Stormaganza’ from derailing the train into Los Angeles.

Following its initial US release in June, the film arrived in UK cinemas on August 21. The production has received positive critical reception, earning an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers characterizing the film as a ‘madcap riot’ and a ‘fan valentine’ to drag culture.

Entities

Universal · Matt Rogers · World of Wonder

Timeline

  1. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    RuPaul comedy film Stop! That! Train! released in UK

    The comedy film ‘Stop! That! Train!’, starring RuPaul and Sarah Michelle Gellar, is now available in UK cinemas, following its successful US release and positive critical reception.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    World of Wonder film ‘Stop! That! Train!’ to release in U.K. cinemas

    World of Wonder’s first theatrical film, ‘Stop! That! Train!’, starring RuPaul and Drag Race alumni, arrives in U.K. cinemas on August 21 as a campy disaster spoof.

Sources

attitude.co.uk · bleedingcool.com · digitalspy.com · filmhounds.co.uk · thepeoplesmovies.com