Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven
Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven is the 2011 camp sequel to the film Showgirls. It stars and is written, produced, edited, and directed by Rena Riffel, who reprises her role from the first film.[1]
Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven | |
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Directed by | Rena Riffel |
Produced by | Rena Riffel Josh Eisenstadt Ford Austin |
Written by | Rena Riffel |
Starring | Rena Riffel Glenn Plummer Peter Stickles Greg Travis Shelley Michelle Ford Austin Jade Paris |
Music by | Rick Whitfield |
Cinematography | Rick Stephens |
Edited by | Rena Riffel |
Production company | Rena Riffel Films |
Distributed by | Rena Riffel Films |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
An early script and Kickstarter fundraising campaign for the project was titled Showgirl,[2] and the script was originally titled Stardancer. The film was released in theatres at midnight film showings, art house theatres, film festivals, and charity non-profit organizations, and also received worldwide distribution on DVD and VOD.[3]
The film features numerous cast members from the first film who reprise their original roles. These include Dewey Weber, Greg Travis, Glenn Plummer, and Rena Riffel.
Premise
The plot heavily echoes that of the original film, focusing on showgirl Penny Slot (Riffel) as she attempts to rise to fame as a dancer.
References
- "So Weird It's Weird: Showgirls 2 Doesn't Suck". Gawker.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- "Rena Riffel's SHOWGIRL movie". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
- "SHOWGIRLS 2: Penny's From Heaven - SHOWGIRLS 2: Penny's From Heaven". Showgirls2movie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.