So Bad It's Good Movies
There are many films out there that are infamous for their bad quality. However, there are some that are beloved for their poor effects, bad writing, or perhaps a particular scene that has become famous, and develop their own cult following. This is a tribute to these "So bad it's good" movies.
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- DirectorTommy WiseauStarsTommy WiseauJuliette DanielleGreg SesteroIn San Francisco, an amiable banker's seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when his deceitful fiancée embarks on an affair with his best friend.Director/Producer/Executive Producer/Writer Tommy Wiseau stars as Johnny in a movie that deals with the problems of adultery, drug use, and whether you can really trust anyone.
- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsGregory WalcottTom KeeneMona McKinnonEvil aliens attack Earth and set their terrible "Plan 9" into action. As the aliens resurrect the dead of the Earth, the lives of the living are in danger.Often cited as the worst movie ever made, this infamous film deals with aliens trying to take over Earth by making the dead rise from their graves. Features appearances by TV's Vampira and Dracula star Bela Lugosi.
- DirectorOley SassoneStarsAlex Hyde-WhiteJay UnderwoodRebecca StaabWhen dosed with cosmic rays, four intrepid explorers are given incredible powers.In this Roger Corman-produce movie, four people are given superpowers after coming into contact with cosmic rays, and must use their newfound abilities to combat the evil Doctor Doom. This film was never intended to be released into theaters, and was only made so the studio could hold the rights to make future movies in the franchise.
- DirectorJim SharmanStarsTim CurrySusan SarandonBarry BostwickA newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.Possibly the most famous cult movie of all time, Brad and Janet's car breaks down at night, and they decide to stay at the castle of Doctor Frank-N-Furter. However, the doctor and his servants Riff Raff and Magenta have other plans for the couple.
- DirectorEdward D. Wood Jr.StarsEdward D. Wood Jr.Bela LugosiLyle TalbotA psychiatrist tells the stories of a transvestite (Glen or Glenda) and a pseudohermaphrodite (Alan or Anne).Director Ed Wood stars in this semi-autobiographical film about a man who likes to dress in women's clothing. Bela Lugosi acts as the host of the movie.
- DirectorD'Urville MartinStarsRudy Ray MooreD'Urville MartinJerry JonesAfter he is released from jail, a pimp takes on the criminals and corrupt police officers who framed him in the first place.Dolemite is a pimp who was set up by Willie Greene and the cops, who have planted drugs, stolen furs, and guns in his trunk and got him sentenced to 20 years in jail. One day, Queen B and a warden planned to get him out of Jail and get Willie Green and Mitchell busted for what they did to him. However, Dolemite is no stupid man and has a lot of warriors backing him, such as his call girls, who are Karate Experts--and lots more....
- DirectorUwe BollStarsZack WardDave FoleyVerne TroyerIn the ironically named city of Paradise, a loser teams up with his cult-leading uncle to steal a peculiar bounty of riches from their local amusement park. The recently arrived Taliban have a similar focus, but a far more sinister intent.In the ironically named city of Paradise, a recently laid-off loser teams up with his cult-leading uncle to steal a peculiar bounty of riches from their local amusement park; somehow, the recently arrived Taliban have a similar focus, but a far more sinister intent.
- DirectorIshirô HondaTerry O. MorseStarsRaymond BurrTakashi ShimuraMomoko KôchiAn American reporter visiting Tokyo becomes a witness to the city's destruction by a dinosaur-like beast awoken from undersea hibernation by atom bomb testing.The North American adaptation of the Japanese film Gojira. Newly shot scenes featuring Perry Mason star Raymond Burr were added to make it more palatable to American audiences.
- DirectorGordon HesslerStarsPeter CrissAce FrehleyGene SimmonsKISS, a rock band made up of superheroes, battles an evil inventor who has plans for destruction at a California amusement park.The rock band KISS must stop the evil scientist Abner Devereaux from taking over the world. The band members also have superpowers.
- DirectorPaul Michael GlaserStarsShaquille O'NealFrancis CapraAlly WalkerA troubled kid inadvertently releases a genie, who must grant him any three wishes he requests.Shaquille O'Neal stars as a rapping genie who is freed from his boombox prison by a young boy named Max, who is looking for his father.
- DirectorJohn R. LeonettiStarsRobin ShouTalisa SotoJames RemarA group of martial-arts warriors has only six days to save the Earth from an extra-dimensional invasion.A group of martial artists must protect the world from an invading army from another dimension.
- DirectorLarry CohenStarsMichael MoriartyAndrea MarcovicciGarrett MorrisA delicious, mysterious goo that oozes from the earth is marketed as the newest dessert sensation, but the tasty treat rots more than teeth when zombie-like snackers who only want to consume more of the strange substance at any cost begin infesting the world.A delicious mysterious goo that oozes from the Earth is marketed as the newest dessert sensation. But the sugary treat rots more than teeth when zombie-like snackers begin infesting the world.
- DirectorCharles BandStarsGary BuseyRobin SydneyRyan LockeAn evil yet adorable Gingerbread man comes to life with the soul of a convicted killer - this real life cookie monster wreaks havoc on the girl who sent the killer to the electric chair.A gingerbread man is possessed by a serial killer, played by Gary Busey.
- DirectorSteven E. de SouzaStarsJean-Claude Van DammeRaul JuliaMing-Na WenIn the midst of a civil war in South East Asia, a general intensifies the climate of violence by kidnapping 63 UN delegates. To free the hostages, a colonel leads a group of fighters, who will have to use all their skills to be successful.Colonel Guile (Jean Claude Van Damme) must stop General M. Bison from taking over the world.
- DirectorÇetin InançStarsCüneyt ArkinAytekin AkkayaFüsun UçarThe adaptation of Star Wars.Also known as Turkish Star Wars, two space cadets crash land on a desert planet and must stop an evil wizard from taking over the world. Famously uses footage and music from Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
- DirectorT. Fikret UçakStarsAytekin AkkayaDeniz ErkanatYavuz SelekmanA crime wave is terrorizing Istanbul, and the police call in American superhero Captain America and Mexican wrestler Santo to end it.In this Turkish film, Captain America and legendary Mexican wrestler Santo team up to stop an evil Spider-Man.
- DirectorJoel SchumacherStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerGeorge ClooneyChris O'DonnellBatman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City.Batman and Robin fight the evil duo of Mister Freeze and Poison Ivy, while also dealing with fighting between themselves.
- DirectorSukma RomadhonStarsRusliFransiscaAjeng KusumastutiIn the mysterious world of Mataram, two warrior brothers, Batara and Mega, are chosen by Princess Sari to guard the Water Palace, home to a weapon of tremendous power.In the mysterious world of Mataram, it is about the story of two brothers, Mega and Batara, who has flying horses and search for a powerful sword. Before they left they were chosen by the Princess Sari to guard the Water Palace, home to a weapon of tremendous power. Sari sends the mighty Green Knight to test their prowess in battle. After their meditation is complete, the two brothers engage in an epic duel, each vying for the power of the sword.
- DirectorPhil TuckerStarsGeorge NaderGregory MoffettClaudia BarrettThe monstrous Ro-Man attempts to annihilate the last family alive on Earth, but finds himself falling for their beautiful daughter.The monstrous Ro-Man attempts to annihilate the last family alive on Earth, but finds himself falling for their beautiful daughter.
- DirectorClaudio FragassoStarsMichael Paul StephensonGeorge HardyMargo PreyA vacationing family discovers that the entire town they're visiting is inhabited by goblins, disguised as humans, who plan to eat them.A family vacationing in a small town discovers the entire town is inhabited by goblins in disguise as humans, who plan to eat them.