Name the worst movies ever made

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There are different levels of bad.
For example, anything done by Ed Wood (Plan 9 from outer space) is more incompetant than bad. They go into the ‘so bad they’re good’ category.
Then there are films that just make no sense story-wise because the director is too busy
  1. Getting his political view across.
  2. Showing people having sex.
  3. Grossing people out.
  4. consentrating on CGI effects.
    That last one is a pet peeve of mine. Movies like Independence Day and Wild Wild West were just alful in my opinion. WWW desecrated the memory of the old TV series.
 
I’m not sure if these two have been mentioned but these are two of my least favorite movies.

Night of the Living Dead

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

I just don’t see what people see in these two movies.
 
Irish_Kathy said:
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Great Scott! Rocky Horror is “rite of passage” for suburban kids - an arguably necessary rite of passage, I might add. (For all the kids picked on and ostracized and rejected at school, including Catholic school, being accepted by Rocky Horror peers is a source of acceptance and validation.) It should never have been released on home video, AFAIC.

You pretty much have to live in a suburb to appreciate the genius that is Rocky Horror.
 
havana1 said:
Great Scott! Rocky Horror is “rite of passage” for suburban kids - an arguably necessary rite of passage, I might add. (For all the kids picked on and ostracized and rejected at school, including Catholic school, being accepted by Rocky Horror peers is a source of acceptance and validation.) It should never have been released on home video, AFAIC.

You pretty much have to live in a suburb to appreciate the genius that is Rocky Horror.
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Hi Havana 👋 – Thanks for explaining it a bit to me. 👍 You did give me a bit of a different look at it than I ever thought of. I guess I was just a bit too old when I first saw it to fully appreciate it.
 
havana1 said:
Great Scott! Rocky Horror is “rite of passage” for suburban kids - an arguably necessary rite of passage, I might add. (For all the kids picked on and ostracized and rejected at school, including Catholic school, being accepted by Rocky Horror peers is a source of acceptance and validation.) It should never have been released on home video, AFAIC.

You pretty much have to live in a suburb to appreciate the genius that is Rocky Horror.
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“Dammit Janet…”
 
cthulhubryan said:
This is so true. It is a group experience that just doesn’t work at home.
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True - the audience interaction is what makes this movie work - otherwise, it makes absolutely no sense. But when everyone is throwing toilet paper during certain scenes, it’s like, “OH, okay. Now that makes sense.” Not that it will ever have any moral point, or redeeming qualities, but it’s definitely better when there is interactivity. 🙂
 
jmcrae said:
True - the audience interaction is what makes this movie work - otherwise, it makes absolutely no sense. But when everyone is throwing toilet paper during certain scenes, it’s like, “OH, okay. Now that makes sense.” Not that it will ever have any moral point, or redeeming qualities, but it’s definitely better when there is interactivity. 🙂
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That’s what I mean, there’s no moral point to the movie what so ever. Maybe that’s what we Star Trek fans should start doing in the theaters. It would revive all the Star Trek movies with a bit more of a fun take on the movies. 👍 😃
 
Can we avoid the profanity, please, Mr. Colorado?

Hey, what about Ballistic: Ekes vs Sever? I saw that and it was a seriously stupid movie and a waste of talent for a good actor and half-way decent actress.
 
I haven’t read this whole thread but I’ve notice Ed Wood movies mentioned several times; I don’t think he even counts as a serious director and his level of film is below about the worst rated and far below A or B movies.

to answer the question I would say all the Jason movies.

And just about every sequel ever made.
 
Gottle_of_Geer said:

Pretty well anything directed by Clint Eastwood is worth watching. 🙂​

I don’t see that bio-ethical judgements need stop Christians watching a film which features a practice they absolutely reject, any more than Christian opposition to war need stop them watching war films. Of course there is the danger of a disconnection watch we should & what our priciples - but how does watching a film about a practice one rejects contradict one’s duties ? Fiction films are fiction films, not documentaries - fiction films should surely be judged as such; not mistaken for manifestos of intent. IOW, by aesthetic criteria, which are those proper to them. 😦

Is watching films by James Whale, or featuring Montgomery Clift, a sure sign of support for homosexuality ? That would be like saying that admiring “Brideshead Revisited” is proof of being Catholic, homosexual, aristocratic & English. So - surely - with films in which abortion is a part of the story.
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The Church supports the concept of a just war. I’m not sure whether she supports the concept of perverse and/or degrading films.
 
ElizabethPH said:
I haven’t read this whole thread but I’ve notice Ed Wood movies mentioned several times; I don’t think he even counts as a serious director and his level of film is below about the worst rated and far below A or B movies.

to answer the question I would say all the Jason movies.

And just about every sequel ever made.
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I suggested the MOVIE about Ed Wood was without a doubt the worst ever. Think about the concept. A bad movie about a bad movie maker, making bad movies. What were they thinking?

Lisa A

PS Several defended “Ed Wood” which proves there is something for everyone on this board!
 
LisaA said:
I suggested the MOVIE about Ed Wood was without a doubt the worst ever. Think about the concept. A bad movie about a bad movie maker, making bad movies. What were they thinking?
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Perhaps they had a large quantity of money that needed to be gotten rid of, for some reason? 🤷
 
jmcrae said:
Perhaps they had a large quantity of money that needed to be gotten rid of, for some reason? 🤷
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You could be right at that! Michael Medved, who used to be on PBS as a movie critic, said the thing that baffled him is that Hollywood KNOWS what movies make money but seems more interested in promoting an agenda, providing cheap thrills via special effects and specializing in sex and violence. However the big money making movies tend to be more “family appropriate.” But heaven forbid Holly-wierd as he calls it, actually make a movie with a positive message, family values or horror of horrors…RELIGIOUS themes.

Go figure
Lisa A
 
1970’s “Dark Star” – pot smoking hippy astronauts with beach ball aliens. Putrid!
 
LisaA said:
I suggested the MOVIE about Ed Wood was without a doubt the worst ever. Think about the concept. A bad movie about a bad movie maker, making bad movies. What were they thinking?

Lisa A

PS Several defended “Ed Wood” which proves there is something for everyone on this board!
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I love Tim Burton’s 1994 movie with Johnny Depp playing the title character and Martin Landau playing Bela Lugosi (who deservedly won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role.)

The movie “Ed Wood” (1994), the one directed by Tim Burton, is a labor of love about a dramatic re-creation of Ed Wood (played by Johnny Depp) who showed charity and kindness toward the dramatic re-creation of Bela Lugosi (played by Martin Landau) at a time when he was down and out and forgotten about by Hollywood. The 1994 movie by Tim Burton espouses morally redeeming values like compassion and forgiveness. Did Ed Wood (played by Johnny Depp) look at Bela Lugosi and say, “I don’t want to help that guy who’s hurting…!” No. He rolled up his sleeves and helped the guy, gave him his every last nickel. How often do you see that in a movie?

Tim Burton’s movie “Ed Wood” (1994) also gives justice to Vampira (played by Lisa Marie), whose image and likeness was essentially hijacked in the 1980’s by the far-sleazier and racier Elvira, Mistress of The Dark. Vampira (nee Maila Nurmi) died about a year ago. She was awesome. It was so sad to see her go. She never got her due. There was a movie about the real-life Vampira that might help explain why some of us liked Tim Burton’s 1994 movie on the subject:
us.imdb.com/title/tt0816694/

So, to clear up any confusion: the real Ed Wood. Woof! Bad movies. :nope:

The 1994 Tim Burton movie with Johnny Depp playing him. Loved it. :dancing:

And “Rocky Horror”…good in a theater (but not on video)
 
Definitely one of the worst: “Radioland Murders.”

It’s supposed to be set in the 1940s – a backstage look at a one of those mystery radio shows. But there is actually a real murder on the set that wreaks havoc with everyone and the show they’re trying to broadcast that night.

UUGH. What was most annoying was the fast pace. They had my head aching within 10 minutes and I walked outta there…
 
What about Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. It’s become pretty legendary for being the WORST Star Trek movie ever made.
 
havana1 said:
I love Tim Burton’s 1994 movie with Johnny Depp playing the title character and Martin Landau playing Bela Lugosi (who deservedly won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role.)

So, to clear up any confusion: the real Ed Wood. Woof! Bad movies. :nope:

The 1994 Tim Burton movie with Johnny Depp playing him. Loved it. :dancing:

And “Rocky Horror”…good in a theater (but not on video)
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Ohmygoodness! I thought it was AGONIZINGLY boring. Like watching paint dry. It may have had a wonderful message but honestly I needed toothpicks to keep my eyes open. I guess that just proves that not everyone likes the same thing…did you also like Titanic?

Lisa A
 
LisaA said:
Ohmygoodness! I thought it was AGONIZINGLY boring. Like watching paint dry. It may have had a wonderful message but honestly I needed toothpicks to keep my eyes open. I guess that just proves that not everyone likes the same thing…did you also like Titanic?

Lisa A
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Really liked:
A Night to Remember (1950’s British movie about the Titanic)
Titanic (the 1950’s melodrama)

Sorta-liked:
the, um, other Titanic

Didn’t like:
“Raise The Titanic!” 1970’s-era turkey :ouch:
 
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