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New Drag Queen Comedy 'Stop! That! Train!' Aims for Mainstream Appeal

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The new film 'Stop! That! Train!', directed by Adam Shankman and featuring RuPaul, opens this Friday with an R rating. The comedy, which parodies disaster movies, stars drag queens Ginger Minj and Jujubee as they navigate a runaway train filled with eccentric characters and chaos. Despite its raunchy humor, the film is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, avoiding controversial topics and focusing on slapstick comedy. Filmed in just 19 days, it includes cameos from various celebrities, and aims to present drag culture in a light-hearted, relatable manner, challenging negative stereotypes in a politically charged environment.

Key Details: • Film opens on Friday, with a runtime of 92 minutes. • Rated R for mature content, including adult humor. • Filmed in 19 days with numerous celebrity cameos. • Features the characters Tess and DeeDee trying to save a train during a storm.

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