Let’s clear up the confusion immediately. Malice in Wonderland is an Alice in Wonderland horror parody (a genre that would explode decades later). It is a 1985 American television film directed by Gus Trikonis, written by George Kirgo, and produced for CBS. Its full title often appears as Malice in Wonderland: The Louella Parsons and Hedda Hopper Story .
A young, pre-fame Tim Robbins makes a brief appearance in the supporting cast as Hollywood legend Joseph Cotten. malice in wonderland 1985
The narrative follows the true story of how major studio moguls, predominantly MGM's Louis B. Mayer (played by Richard Dysart), grew exhausted by Parsons' absolute leverage over their contract stars. To weaken her monopoly on information, the industry backed Hedda Hopper—a struggling actress who could not get a break—as a rival voice. The strategy catastrophically backfired when Hopper transformed into an even more ruthless media tyrant than Parsons, actively destroying careers with right-wing political smear campaigns and invasive personal exposés. Cast, Crew, and Camp Appeal Let’s clear up the confusion immediately