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SNL Star Sarah Sherman's Debut: Expect Body Horror & Laughs
12 Dec
Summary
- Sarah Sherman's comedy special features body horror and gross-out humor.
- The special filmed earlier this year in Brooklyn, New York.
- John Waters makes a cameo appearance in the debut special.
Comedian Sarah Sherman is set to release her first-ever comedy special, 'Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh,' which prominently features her signature gross-out humor and themes of body horror. Filmed earlier this year in Brooklyn, New York, the special showcases Sherman's unique comedic style, including surreal visuals and a notable cameo from cult filmmaker John Waters. Sherman, a cast member on Saturday Night Live since 2021, has been developing this material for an extended period.
Despite her bold on-stage persona as 'Sarah Squirm,' Sherman expresses anxieties about the special's reception, particularly concerning whether its unconventional humor will alienate certain audiences. She hopes the material offers enough broad appeal to connect with a diverse viewership. The special's visual aesthetic is heavily influenced by '90s animation, particularly the grotesque close-ups found in 'The Ren & Stimpy Show,' blending flat, colorful animation with hyperrealistic gore.
