15 Movies We Don’t Watch Because They’re Good
Taste is subjective, and all in all, that’s what makes us unique. Things that everyone likes we might loath, while stuff we adore can be despised by the general public. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that, although there is a subset of movies that are, if this were possible, objectively bad. And people still love them.
It’s not that they are secret masterpieces, or that the people that enjoy these movies don’t see the mistakes; they see them, celebrate them, and love these films for them. If asked, the people that enjoy these movies will tell you that yes, these pieces of media are bad, and that’s why we enjoy them.
The Room
Tommy Wiseau’s The Room became legendary for awkward dialogue, bizarre acting choices, and scenes that make almost no narrative sense. What should have been a failed drama instead turned into one of cinema’s most beloved “so bad it’s good” experiences.
Troll 2
Despite having no actual trolls, Troll 2 earned cult status through wooden performances, strange line deliveries, and surreal low-budget chaos. Its infamous “They’re eating her!” scene alone helped turn the movie into midnight-screening history.
Birdemic: Shock and Terror
Known for laughably bad visual effects and painfully awkward dialogue, Birdemic somehow became entertaining precisely because of how amateurish everything feels. The attack scenes involving obviously fake birds remain internet-famous among bad movie fans.
Batman & Robin
George Clooney’s Batman & Robin is often mocked for neon visuals, endless ice puns, and absurd costume choices. Yet its campy excess and unapologetic silliness have made it strangely rewatchable over the years.
Samurai Cop
Samurai Cop combines terrible wigs, bizarre editing, awkward romance scenes, and chaotic action into an unforgettable cult movie. Nearly every scene feels unintentionally hilarious, helping the film gain a devoted audience decades after release.
Miami Connection
Martial arts, rock music, ninjas, and unbelievable dialogue somehow collide in Miami Connection. The movie’s complete sincerity makes its ridiculousness oddly charming, especially as every emotional moment becomes funnier than the filmmakers intended.
Showgirls
Paul Verhoeven’s Showgirls was initially destroyed by critics for its exaggerated performances and over-the-top melodrama. Over time, however, audiences embraced it as a wildly entertaining spectacle of excess and unintentional comedy.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
Often called one of the worst movies ever made, Ed Wood’s Plan 9 from Outer Space survives through sheer passion and chaos. Cheap sets, continuity errors, and awkward alien plotting somehow became part of its appeal.
Cats
The 2019 adaptation of Cats shocked audiences with its unsettling digital fur effects and bizarre musical presentation. Even viewers who disliked it often could not stop talking about how strangely hypnotic and surreal the experience became.
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Packed with weak effects, chaotic editing, and nonstop exposition, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation barely resembles coherent storytelling. Yet fans still revisit it because the movie’s ridiculous energy makes it entertaining in completely unintended ways.
Battlefield Earth
John Travolta’s sci-fi disaster became infamous for tilted camera angles, bizarre performances, and confusing storytelling. While critically savaged, its sheer commitment to every strange creative choice turned it into a favorite among bad movie enthusiasts.
Maximum Overdrive
Directed by Stephen King himself, Maximum Overdrive embraces killer machines, absurd violence, and total chaos. The movie’s loud, unhinged energy makes it feel less like a horror film and more like a glorious cinematic accident.
Fateful Findings
Neil Breen’s Fateful Findings became an internet cult phenomenon thanks to its incomprehensible plot, awkward acting, and surreal editing. Watching it feels like trying to understand a dream someone filmed without explaining any context.
The Happening
M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller gained notoriety for awkward dialogue and strangely flat performances during an apocalypse caused by plants. Its serious tone accidentally made many scenes hilarious, giving the movie unexpected cult appeal.
Velocipastor
A priest transforming into a dinosaur to fight ninjas sounds fake, but Velocipastor fully commits to the absurd premise. Unlike many bad movies, it knowingly embraces low-budget chaos, making it a favorite for ironic movie nights.