“Watch Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood” (often abbreviated as “Don’t Be a Menace”) is a 1996 American comedy film directed by Paris Barclay, written by the Wayans brothers (Keenen Ivory, Shawn, and Marlon), and starring the latter two as two friends living in South Central Los Angeles. The film parodies the style of “hood films” and other popular black films of the time, such as “Boyz n the Hood” and “Menace II Society”.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $60 million at the box office against a production budget of $3.5 million. It has since become a cult classic, and has been praised for its sharp wit and social commentary.
