A "bad haircut movie" is a film that depicts a character experiencing a disastrous haircut, resulting in humorous or dramatic consequences. Perhaps one of the most iconic examples is the 1983 comedy "Trading Places," in which Dan Aykroyd's character, Louis Winthorpe III, is given a disastrous haircut that becomes a running joke throughout the movie.
Bad haircut movies can explore themes of identity, self-esteem, and the power of appearance. They can also provide a source of entertainment and humor. One of the key historical developments in the genre was the advent of the screwball comedy in the 1930s, which often featured characters with wild and wacky hairdos.