This is a glittery ad for Hulu's horror programming and little more. As wonderful as these drag performers are, they are props for poorly veiled promotions and product placement. The set design and costumes (at least try to hide corsets under Mo Heart's cheerleader outfit) mostly feel like they were pulled with a day's notice. The lighting does no one any favors. Kesha's song sounds terrible and the jokes are crusty. The editor didn't bother to cut around background adjusting their costumes. I was hoping for so much more. Feels like a bunch of non-union people gathered with a low budget and were told to make Hulu seem fun. A big waste.
13 Reviews
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thefendiprint1 October 2022
Look, I'm a huge drag fan as much as the next gay, but this special was just straight up baaaad. I didn't expect much, and was still somehow befuddled at how bad it was. The sketches were not funny, the songs were also not funny, and the most random assortment of queens/kings? I love all of these queens but why not get more queens known for comedy? I get that some of the queens included are known for singing, but even that wasn't enough to save this. I'm so glad to see drag content continuing to make bigger waves in mainstream media outside of Drag Race, but this was a flop by all standards. The only good part honestly was Kesha so 2 stars for that. I appreciate the attempt Hulu, but it's not giving.
I am cannibal!
nathan-p-hart6 October 2022
Seriously this was the worst thing I've ever seen and I LOVE DRAG RACE. Maybe seeing the cast made me set the bar too high.
Don't waste your time with this one. Just watch some old episodes of drag race and enjoy why these queens deserve so much better than a terrible Hulu special.
Hopefully they got a good sized check. Because this must have made them cringe while making it and when watching it back.
The jokes didn't land. The dialog was stiff. A couple of the songs were fine. There wasn't much chemistry. And I felt like most of it was lip synced. Even some of the dialog.
Like the last song said, Hulu, let's not do this again...
Don't waste your time with this one. Just watch some old episodes of drag race and enjoy why these queens deserve so much better than a terrible Hulu special.
Hopefully they got a good sized check. Because this must have made them cringe while making it and when watching it back.
The jokes didn't land. The dialog was stiff. A couple of the songs were fine. There wasn't much chemistry. And I felt like most of it was lip synced. Even some of the dialog.
Like the last song said, Hulu, let's not do this again...
I loved it!
upgrader-267992 October 2022
I went into it expecting it to be good and left thinking it was great! I had such a fun time watching it and i'm so excited for halloween now
It was campy, it was funny, sometimes the lyrics were a little bit raunchy or on the nose! Loved it! Everyone knows Halloween is christmas for drag queens! It when we get the most bookings!
I loved the casting choices, I loved hearing Monet and Ginger's vocal chops! So talented! The sets looked great! The filming looked great! Very fun!
I loved that they got some Drag Kings as well! And omg the outfits? I loved loved loved it and i would highly reccomend it to anyone above the age of 13 or so!
It was campy, it was funny, sometimes the lyrics were a little bit raunchy or on the nose! Loved it! Everyone knows Halloween is christmas for drag queens! It when we get the most bookings!
I loved the casting choices, I loved hearing Monet and Ginger's vocal chops! So talented! The sets looked great! The filming looked great! Very fun!
I loved that they got some Drag Kings as well! And omg the outfits? I loved loved loved it and i would highly reccomend it to anyone above the age of 13 or so!
Wow! And not in a good way
Njinked5 October 2022
So so so so so soooo bad. This was really bad.
Monet and Ginger had absolutely zero chemistry.
Their "acting" was terrible - it was just a huge waste of time.
The only reason I gave it any points was for JackieBeat/ Lady bunny / Manila/ and Jujubee.
Monet and Ginger had absolutely zero chemistry.
Their "acting" was terrible - it was just a huge waste of time.
The only reason I gave it any points was for JackieBeat/ Lady bunny / Manila/ and Jujubee.
- maybe if they had Lady Bunny and Jackie Beat as the main hosts it would of had a small chance, but I'm guessing they refused it because it was so bad.
- don't waste your time on trying to watch this - Monet and Ginger were like robots reading their lines with horrible attempts at jokes.
- I can't believe how bad it was. I can't stress how "not funny " and corny it was.
A Knock Down and Drag Out Helluva Good Time
sierralawson-668776 October 2022
I can't tell you the last time i laughed so hard at a variety show. AND A DRAG SHOW NO LESS!
You'll laugh, You'll cry, You'll contemplate your existence, but have it justified by a special performance by one of the greatest Queens of all time! (No Spoilers!)
It hurts my heart that a bunch of low-life HATERS are giving this amazing special such a bad review.
DON'T BELIEVE THE HATE! Love wins after all.
A genuine good time. I can't stop singing the theme song. "Huluween Drag-strav-a-gan-ZA!" Check it out NOW!
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You'll laugh, You'll cry, You'll contemplate your existence, but have it justified by a special performance by one of the greatest Queens of all time! (No Spoilers!)
It hurts my heart that a bunch of low-life HATERS are giving this amazing special such a bad review.
DON'T BELIEVE THE HATE! Love wins after all.
A genuine good time. I can't stop singing the theme song. "Huluween Drag-strav-a-gan-ZA!" Check it out NOW!
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Gurl...
weightycarlos3 November 2022
It's an absolute cringe. The hosting and Kesha are the only salvageable things here, but then Ginger was the only consistent one and had the believable acting.
The writing is absolute trash especially in the newscasting skit. Like, wtf? Zombies and burrito brains? Good god it was terrible. The cast weren't utilized well. It almost brought the worst out of them. I can't believe Drag Race had better writing in these types of skits.
The songs were...meh at best, save for the opening which was actually good.
These Drag Queens and Kings deserve better content. They're already incredibly underrated, and these shows DO NOT help.
The writing is absolute trash especially in the newscasting skit. Like, wtf? Zombies and burrito brains? Good god it was terrible. The cast weren't utilized well. It almost brought the worst out of them. I can't believe Drag Race had better writing in these types of skits.
The songs were...meh at best, save for the opening which was actually good.
These Drag Queens and Kings deserve better content. They're already incredibly underrated, and these shows DO NOT help.
Cute and campy
BigFloridaBear2 October 2022
Unlike some of these other reviews I actually watched ithis show and know what network it was aired on. This is a light hearted campy Halloween party with some of the best of drag. Silly dad type jokes and one liners. I highly recommend it if you appreciate drag, like to laugh, and are not traumatized by the Rocky Horror Picture Show. There is a number that is a little bit more adult horror based but it's not something that will send you to therapy.
One of the best things about this is that it taps into drag personalities from all over the drag entrainment spectrum. The musical numbers are catchy and camp. The drag itself is as you would expect from this stellar cast A+.
One of the best things about this is that it taps into drag personalities from all over the drag entrainment spectrum. The musical numbers are catchy and camp. The drag itself is as you would expect from this stellar cast A+.
Loved this!!!
collegegirlie2 October 2022
Campy, fun, and amazing songs! Really a real show for queens to REALLY show the skills they have been using on TV. Loved seeing drag race and non-drag race faves!! I really enjoyed it! It was exactly what I expected it to be. Money and Ginger were amazing hosts and show how well they can work off of each other. I am curious about how much the queens in the show wrote, if any, of what was produced in the show cause it was really on brand. Lady Bunny, Mo Heart, and Manila showed us their best performances and amazing outfits too! Truly wasn't expecting much other than to see my fav queens, but I was shocked with how much I loved it!
Far better than expected
brian_spence_ni2 October 2022
So I was concerned at the start (especially after the imdb low-score) that this would be a complete cringe-fest but it's honestly hilarious with just the right amount of cheese.
I suppose, reading the reviews, most of the negativity is due to general dislike or disapproval of drag-queens, which is disappointing. However, the musical numbers were consistently catchy, the humour was light and fluffy, and even the guest singer's performance was both on-theme and on-point.
Don't write this off without giving it a try for yourself; it really was surprisingly good. Thought Lady Bunny and Monet were stand-out performers, but no one was weak in the slightest.
I suppose, reading the reviews, most of the negativity is due to general dislike or disapproval of drag-queens, which is disappointing. However, the musical numbers were consistently catchy, the humour was light and fluffy, and even the guest singer's performance was both on-theme and on-point.
Don't write this off without giving it a try for yourself; it really was surprisingly good. Thought Lady Bunny and Monet were stand-out performers, but no one was weak in the slightest.
Great way to start the season
foolstao2 October 2022
It's not really Halloween without drag queens. Corny jokes, ridiculous sketches, over the top dance numbers with catchy songs. What a great start to what is looking to be an amazing october. I get how some people who were raised with hatred in their heart and bigotry on their lips might not like this, but really if we pandered to them all the shows would be replaced with homophobic, xenophobic, no race mixing awful rehashes of 50's television as they remember it. Definitely not the Betty White show cause she pissed these people off by letting a black guy dance around white people. For the rest of us, I highly recommend spending a corny few minutes watching the funny drag show. Though the Ke$ha thing can really be skipped, but it's nice that the drag queens and the studios helped out someone who was lost to obscurity like that.
Clever and funny!
datemp22 October 2022
The concept is extremely cheesy, but the dance numbers and the costumes were great! Don't come in here thinking it's going to be Masterpiece Theater or the Royal Shakespeare Company, 'cuz it ain't. Blatant product placements, eye-rolling dad jokes, and Hulu advertising throughout, but good for a mindless romp through some really slick drag and a lot of Halloween-centric comedy. It was nice to see some different drag performers that don't fit the cookie cutter idea of drag...Landon Cider and Mario Diaz bring in that drag monster element that is gaining a lot of momentum right now. Kudos to the participants for getting together to have a good time and their own expense!
Thank you
ponomarevmihail19 November 2022
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