So Bad...They Are Good


  1. RCCLBC
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Not very good films, that are worth seeing simply to revel in the glory of their "badness".

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Showgirls (1995,  NC-17)
Showgirls 4.5 Stars
Probably one of the best BAD movies ever made. I little depressing if you are familiar with any of the press that Elzabeth Berkley did for this film. She spent SO much time talking about how hard she worked on this film and how proud she was of it, that you can't help but wonder if she ever actually saw the finished project. There are so many amazingly bad moments in this film, but also lots of truly grand "train wreck" moments as well. Invite some friends over, have a few drinks and enjoy.
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Breakin' (Breakdance: The Movie) (1984,  PG)
Breakin' (Breakdance: The Movie) 3.0 Stars
Gloriously bad, but meant to be cutting edge. Good times.
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Breakin' 2 - Electric Boogaloo (1984,  PG)
Breakin' 2 - Electric Boogaloo 3.5 Stars
The name alone makes this sequel of all sequels.
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Tombs Of The Blind Dead (Noche del terror ciego) (1973,  PG)
Tombs Of The Blind Dead (Noche del terror ciego) 3.5 Stars
There are aactually several different "Blind Dead" films to enjoy, this is the first one that I saw. The actual "blind dead" creatures are kinda cool and very creepy (in an old school sort of way) the other eliments of these films are just HORRIBLE. Several minutes of woman screaming as the creature slowly approach...bad dubbing...I could go on. But a fun late night film none the less.
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The 10th Victim (1965,  Unrated)
The 10th Victim 3.5 Stars
Just watch it.
You can't go wrong really,
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Thank God It's Friday (1978,  PG)
Thank God It's Friday 3.0 Stars
I'll admit that it;s been awhile since I saw this, but it was a light hearted (and horribly dated) romp through the disco era. Basically a look at the comings and goings at a disco. Disco queen Donna Summers is featured as a local gal trying to get a break and sing a song at the disco. Good cheesy disco fun.
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Ghoulies (,  PG-13)
Ghoulies 2.5 Stars
Bad writing, bad acting, bad special effects, good times!
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Ghoulies II (1987,  PG-13)
Ghoulies II 2.5 Stars
More of the same Ghoulies badness.
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Roller Boogie (1979,  PG)
Roller Boogie 3.0 Stars
Four words: Linda, Blair, Disco, Skates. Need I say more?
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Krush Groove (1985,  R)
Krush Groove 3.0 Stars
The birth of "hip-hop". Like watching old home movies and cringing over the outdated clothes and hair styles. Fun performaces from some of the original rap/hip-hop artisits, when the genre was still light hearted and enjoyable.
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Earth Girls Are Easy (1989,  PG)
Earth Girls Are Easy 3.5 Stars
I love Julie Brown, so this was a must. But what will supridse you most about this film is the amazing cast of A-list actors who were pretty much unknown when this was made. Some very amusing scenes, mostly the one's invoiving Ms. Brown.
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Liquid Sky (1983,  R)
Liquid Sky 4.0 Stars
AMAZING on SO many levels. Costumes that will bring to mind the results of "Project Runway" had they created it in the 80's. A sountrack that will blow your mind (and your Casiotone). And orgasmic seeking aliens! What more could you as for?
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Plan 9 from Outer Space (1956,  Unrated)
Plan 9 from Outer Space 3.5 Stars
The movie you always wanted to make with your firends, but were afraid it might look cheesy...Ed Wood didn't care. He made the films he wanted to make, with the money and materials that were available to him.
You gotta love that.
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The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971,  PG-13)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes 3.0 Stars
Watched this recently not having seen it since I was a kid and it is even more amazing then I remember.

Though as a kid "amazing" had more to do with thinking it was kinda creepy and gross.

Now a days this kind of "amazing" has more to do with the massive amounts of CHEESE.

I know many people tend to sort of blow him off as an "over the top ham"...but Vincent Price is such a powerful part of the "television psyche" of my youth that I'm always enthralled with his films. To me, he is like the eccentric uncle that you always enjoy seeing.

This film (while reaching maximum cheese capacity) has influenced many modern day horror films and is worth watching just for side-kick Vulnavia's amazing (ever changing) costumes, the over the top sets and elaborate murder set-ups.

Definately "so bad...it's good" material.
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Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001,  R)
Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter 3.0 Stars
From my "So Bad It's GOOD" list. This film is hilarious.
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Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965,  G)
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine 3.0 Stars
How can something so mind numbingly BAD...be so gloriously GOOD? I saw this KNOWING it was a good contender for my "So Bad They're Good" list.

Come on people...Vincent Price as the 'evil' Dr. Goldfoot is hilarious and at his over the top campy best.

They poke some fun at some of Price's previous films and you'll also be able to see were Mike Meyers got a lot of his inspiration for the Austin Powers films.

There's even a very brief cameo (in the torture chamber) by Annette Funicello.
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Queen of Blood (Planet of Blood) (Planet of Vampires) (The Green Woman) (1966,  Unrated)
Queen of Blood (Planet of Blood) (Planet of Vampires) (The Green Woman) 2.5 Stars
Goes directly to my "So Bad It's Good" list. Like something Ed Wood might have done, had he actually had a budget (and better stock footage).

The story is predictable, the acting is as would be expected (fun seeing young Dennis Hopper & John Saxon).

While there is actually some fun/kitchy set & costume designs here...it seems all of their time and energy was spent on trying to make things seem "futuristic" (it is meant to take place in 1990 after all!) and not enough of story of plot development.

Still, it's kinda fun, though ultimately anti-climactic.
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Ponette (1996,  Unrated)
Ponette 5.0 Stars
This movie is so beautiful and touching. the star (Victoire Thivisol) is an AMAZING actress, The performances (especially the children's) are so real and natural that it's almost like watching a documentary.
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  1. divinetrash
    divinetrash posted 230 days ago

    YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I WANT TO SEE LIQUID SKY!!... and for that matter, every film on this list. I recommend Mommie Dearest (though I actually like that one) and Plan 9 From Outer Space (obvious) and Bride of the Monster (another one which I also enjoy very much!).