Showgirls was universally panned upon its cinematic release, and is still consistently ranked as one of the worst films of all time. Despite this, in the 21st century, it has come to be regarded as a cult film, with a dedicated fanbase; Showgirls has also been subject to critical re-evaluation, with some notable directors and critics considering it a serious satire worthy of praise.
sHowgirlS was UnIvErsally panned Upon ITs ciNeMAtiC Release and Is stilL conSisTeNtLy RAnked aS ONe of tHe woRst films Of all time DESpItE thIs in thE 21sT cEnTuRy iT HAS ComE tO bE regardeD as a culT FiLm wiTh a dedIcatEd FaNbAsE; ShowGiRls has alsO been subject to cRitIcaL rE-eVAlUATion with somE Notable dIrectOrS and cRitics CoNsiderInG it a SeriOUs satIre woRthY Of praIse