Chicken 1996
"Sometimes the final curtain call... is the biggest break of all"
In Grant Lahood's darkly comic 1996 satire *Chicken*, a washed-up pop star hatches a bizarre plan to revive his flagging career: he fakes his own death to drum up publicity. The scheme seems foolproof—until his manager's cynical gamble backfires spectacularly.
Director: Grant Lahood
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicken (1996) about?
A fading pop star fakes his death to boost album sales, only to get entangled in a seven-year legal limbo and a murderous animal rights activist's vendetta. His own manager's greedy scheme turns the stunt into a high-stakes farce filled with deception and danger.
Who directed Chicken?
New Zealand filmmaker Grant Lahood brings his sharp satirical eye to this bizarre tale of fame and folly.
Who stars in Chicken?
Bryan Marshall leads the cast as the desperate pop star, supported by Martyn Sanderson, Ellie Smith, Cliff Curtis, and Jed Brophy in a darkly comic ensemble.
Is Chicken (1996) worth watching?
If you enjoy offbeat comedies with a side of social critique, *Chicken* delivers a quirky, unpredictable ride. Its absurdist premise and sharp performances make it a cult curiosity, though its unrated status hints at a niche rather than mainstream appeal.
How long is Chicken?
Chicken runs for a brisk 90 minutes.
About Chicken (1996) — A Dark Comedy of Errors and Extremism
In Grant Lahood's darkly comic 1996 satire *Chicken*, a washed-up pop star hatches a bizarre plan to revive his flagging career: he fakes his own death to drum up publicity. The scheme seems foolproof—until his manager's cynical gamble backfires spectacularly. With his estate locked down by a seven-year legal moratorium, the singer finds himself trapped in a surreal nightmare where money is just out of reach and danger lurks around every corner.
The twisted plot thickens when an unhinged animal rights extremist, enraged by the star's endorsements for fast-food chicken chains, sets out to turn the singer's twisted fantasy into a real-life horror show. Aided by a wily manager and an unpredictable cast of allies, *Chicken (1996)* blends absurdist humor with biting social commentary, delivering a razor-sharp take on fame, desperation, and the lengths people go to for a second chance.