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#10: “Grease 2” (1982)
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Fans of the original “Grease” are usually mixed to negative about this sequel. With only a few supporting actors returning from the first film, this movie decides to tackle a new set of T-Birds and Pink Ladies. It’s an even campier look at the 1960s with lesser characters performing lackluster songs. An exchange student pretends to be a cool biker to woo Michelle Pfeiffer’s Stephanie, while subplots juggle relationship drama with Cold War references. From story points alone, you’ll know whether or not you want to explore this maligned entry in the series. It’s an entertaining, jumbled, and altogether imperfect attempt to chase the original.
#9: “Howard the Duck” (1986)
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You’d be forgiven if you’ve entirely forgotten about this film. Adapting a lesser-known character into live-action, “Howard the Duck” is among the stranger comic book ideas ever. This version of the hero is caught somewhere between a rejected Disney costume and an alien experiment gone wrong. Howard even teams up with a human woman named Beverly, raising serious questions about interspecies relationships. Throw in some 1980s action tropes and you have one of the more disastrous movies of its era. With the likes of George Lucas producing this, it definitely falls into the category of a comedy that’s unintentionally funny.
#8: “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” (1987)
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Maybe the original “Superman” franchise should’ve stopped while they were ahead. In the fourth Christopher Reeve movie, the man of steel tries to end the Cold War once and for all. This heavy-handed film then brings out a truly laughable villain in Nuclear Man. Bringing back Lex Luthor and introducing his nephew Lenny, this story can’t seem to find its footing with too many characters and tones. “Superman IV: The Quest for Peace” quickly becomes 1980s cheese as the lead hero deals with lousy visuals and fight scenes. Through it all, the film manages to look simultaneously expensive and incredibly cheap.
#7: “Troll 2” (1990)
While there was a movie named “Troll,” “Troll 2” has nothing to do with that 1986 project. This is just one of the many absurd details about this faux sequel. In the town of Nilbog, there’s a group of goblins that transform humans into plants to feast upon them. If that isn’t enough, there aren’t any trolls in this movie at all. The cast of characters have trouble dealing with these villains in a number of now-infamous scenes. With out-of-control performances, the actors try to make sense of a script full of weird lore. The makeup, effects, and costumes combine to make this one of the most out there horror flicks ever.
#6: “The Cat in the Hat” (2003)
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Sometimes people forget that there is a live-action version of this Dr. Seuss story. Some would argue it’s better to not know about it, but then people would be missing out on the unforgettable experience that is this film. Mike Myers stars as the mischievous feline that wants to show both kids a fun time. Add in some wacky hijinks and bright production design and you have a truly odd thing to behold. This assault on the senses can be overwhelming at times, taking creative liberties with the source material. It also put off Dr. Seuss’ widow Audrey Geisel so much that she outlawed any more live-action adaptations of the Seuss books. Consider that the ultimate stamp of disapproval, encouraging curious viewers to investigate further.
#5: “The Fantastic Four” (1994)
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Years before the 2005 version of “Fantastic Four,” this was an unreleased project that intrigued audiences for being a rumored disaster. B-movie giant Roger Corman helped devise a plan to bring the famed quartet to the screen in the 1990s. His efforts fell through as the production never officially made it to wide release in theaters, but bootleg copies eventually circulated. When watching this retelling of the comic book plot, you can tell that the filmmakers and actors are ill-equipped to bring this plot to life. It’s a laughable adaptation that doesn’t have the budget or script to be taken seriously. More like an SNL skit than a real film, “The Fantastic Four” makes for a great parody of itself.
#4: “Shark Tale” (2004)
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With its color palette and eclectic cast, “Shark Tale” is an inviting film that doesn’t completely work. The movie features Will Smith as a fish that pairs up Jack Black’s shark in an ode to mob films. Including Robert De Niro and even Martin Scorsese, this animated adventure chooses to pay homage to more-adult fare. Children that love “The Godfather” or “Goodfellas” will really appreciate the nuances of the running jokes about gangsters. Did we mention that this is a comedy set under the sea? This whole experience feels like a fever dream that’s as beautifully strange as it is misguided.
#3: “Bee Movie” (2007)
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Jerry Seinfeld plays an animated bee in the role of a lifetime. Nearly a decade before “Bee Movie,” the comedian was preparing to end one of the best sitcoms of all time. The journey he made to that moment might be fascinating, but the film itself is also a wonder of inexplicable choices. It’s a fish-out-of-water story, a romantic comedy, and then a courtroom drama all in one. Seinfeld offers up his observational jokes in between the wild switches between genres. More recently, the movie became a meme for its unique position in pop culture history. Ultimately, it’s a cinematic artifact that’s unexpected and maybe even underrated.
#2: “The Twilight Saga” (2008-12)
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So much has been said about the adaptations of Stephenie Meyer’s book series. The material itself doesn’t translate especially well to movies, with the filmmakers unable to turn the teen drama into something better. There are also memorable performances from the lead actors. While Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have since proved themselves, these films don’t do them any favors as performers. The scripts aren’t helping them either as the vampires and werewolves story feels like a bad soap opera. From awkward meetings to lackluster battles, the “Twilight” franchise is a glorious trainwreck that you can’t look away from. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. “The House Bunny” (2008) Anna Faris Helps College Students Have Fun in an Entertainingly Bad Comedy of Clichés “Cars 2” (2011) A Rare Miss for Pixar Is Still a Visually Interesting Attempt to Keep the Property Alive “Sharknado” (2013) The Sci-Fi Comedy Mixes Sharks & Natural Disasters in a Purposely Bad Idea “Yoga Hosers” (2016) An Attempt at a Teen Comedy with Horror Elements Considered One of Kevin Smith’s Biggest Disappointments “Showgirls” (1995) What Could Have Been a Decent Showbiz Satire Turns into a Messy Disaster
#1: “The Room” (2003)
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Since its release, “The Room” has gained prominence as a cult classic. It might also be the most famous bad movie of the century so far. From the mind of Tommy Wiseau, this absurdly constructed film features some of the strangest choices in cinema history. The lead performance alone is enough to have people laughing, but his direction and dialog only make things worse. There’s also a love-triangle story that comes with several moments of over-acting that can’t be missed. This doesn’t even include the subplots, which only make the overall experience more outrageous. Wiseau’s bizarre vision has become its own unlikely piece of pop culture for all the wrong reasons.
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