Movies you are ashamed of....

richlevy · 12-16-2006, 10:36 PM

We had a TV show thread but not one for movies. We all have enjoyed movies that we know have been critical flops, or that our friends considered lame.

I'll start with a few.

Doctor Detroit

Big Trouble in Little China

Quote:

Jack Burton: Okay, I get the picture White Tigers, Lords of Death, guys in funny suits throwing plastic explosives while poison arrows fall from the sky and the pillars of heaven shake, huh? Sure, okay, I see Charlie Chan, Fu Manchu and a hundred howlin' monkey temples, and that's just for starters, right? Fine! I'm back! I'm ready, goddammit let me at 'em!

The Last Starfighter

Lord help me, I even enjoyed parts of Battle Beyond the Stars, a second rate sci-fi version of The Magnificent Seven, both movies including Robert Vaughn in the same role.

SteveDallas · 12-17-2006, 09:46 AM

I've seen both of those last two. I'm still waiting for an explanation of the breasts on that spaceship.

The David Lynch version of Dune has grown on me over the years.

I'll still pop in The Cannonball Run when I'm in the mood for something completely mindless.

Empire Records gets an occasional showing too (back to back with Fellowship of the Ring for full Liv Tyler goodness).

Elspode · 12-17-2006, 12:04 PM

I'll definitely second BTILC and TLS...I love both those movies.

Enemy Mine
Any Bond film with Roger Moore as Bond
Smokey and the Bandit movies
Clint Eastwood with the organutan movies

Gleep · 12-17-2006, 12:31 PM

I saw this movie on TV once...I think it was called "Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell"...maybe? Anyway. It's awesome because it's so lame. It seriously looks like it was shot in somebody's backyard with the home video-camera. I haven't seen it in a while, but I still have to consider it my favorite bad movie.

Undertoad · 12-17-2006, 12:47 PM

Warriors of the Lost World? With the Mystery Science Theater treatment?

(Megaweapon! Megaweapon!)

Spexxvet · 12-17-2006, 01:36 PM

Student Bodies

SteveDallas · 12-17-2006, 02:12 PM

Oh, I forgot Cheerleader Ninjas.

keryx · 12-17-2006, 03:31 PM

Hell Comes to Frogtown.

Roddy Piper before 'They Live.'

JayMcGee · 12-17-2006, 07:26 PM

Love 'Big Trouble' and 'Battle Beyond'..... absolutly great pop-corn munchin movies. Turn on, Switch off..... who does'nt need to do that sometimes?

and I would add....

the 'Tremors' movies ....and

the 'Spy Kids' movies

Hagar · 12-18-2006, 01:06 AM

"Bloodbath in the House of Death" (no really) with Kenny Everett

freshnesschronic · 12-18-2006, 01:29 AM

White Noise was really bad in my opinion

funkykule · 12-18-2006, 05:35 AM

Has anyone seen Dog Soldiers? possibly the best and worst movie ever- about werewolves that look like Cher. fantastic stuff! We were halfway through the movie when we realsied it may be a piss-take.

I also love any Western..its my dad's (bad) influence on me.

DanaC · 12-18-2006, 11:32 AM

From Beyond.

Absolutely awful horror adaptation of a Lovecraft story. One of my favourite films *grins* terrible acting from most of the cast, especially the resident scream-queen Barbara Crampton; seriously cheesy scripts and nurses who smoke on duty:P

What's great about it though is: Jeffrey Combs delivering the line "It bit off his head......like he was a gingerbread man!" and Barbara Crampton investigating the death of the scientific and occult genius, discovering his 'playroom' complete with video playing a film of him flogging his latest conquest (followed later, by Crampton inexplicably dressing in the leather outfit); also good is Combs' transformaton from traumatised underling, to third-eye enhanced brain eating freak.

God I might just go and watch it again!

[edited to add] I forgot to mention the brilliant Psychiatric hospital (Miskatonic) where Combs' character is held after the death and destruction which opens the film. He is thought to be an axe wielding maniac and is being assessed by Crampton. The brilliantly awful dialogue between her and psychiatric nurse about psychiatric treatments is funny and that's then followed by a trip through the secure wing, where we see several madmen including a a guy who spends his entire time wanking and grunting like a monkey :P

Shawnee123 · 12-18-2006, 11:39 AM

I LOVE the old movie cartoon version of Puff the Magic Dragon. I cry every time!

Ibby · 12-18-2006, 01:15 PM

Underworld.

Kate Beckinsale is truly DEEEE-VINE in it, beautiful as anything, but... terrible plot, terrible acting, terrible writing, and terrible dialogue. Great action, though, and plenty of hot leather-clad goth vampire chick eye candy.

12-17-2006, 12:04 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I'll definitely second BTILC and TLS...I love both those movies. Enemy Mine Any Bond film with Roger Moore as Bond Smokey and the Bandit movies Clint Eastwood with the organutan movies __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-17-2006, 01:36 PM	#6
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Student Bodies __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-17-2006, 07:26 PM	#9
JayMcGee Cardigan-wearing man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Much Binding In The Marsh Posts: 1,082	Love 'Big Trouble' and 'Battle Beyond'..... absolutly great pop-corn munchin movies. Turn on, Switch off..... who does'nt need to do that sometimes? and I would add.... the 'Tremors' movies ....and the 'Spy Kids' movies __________________ I like wearing cardigans...... my current favourite is an orange cable-knit with real leatherette buttons.

12-18-2006, 11:32 AM	#13
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	From Beyond. Absolutely awful horror adaptation of a Lovecraft story. One of my favourite films grins terrible acting from most of the cast, especially the resident scream-queen Barbara Crampton; seriously cheesy scripts and nurses who smoke on duty:P What's great about it though is: Jeffrey Combs delivering the line "It bit off his head......like he was a gingerbread man!" and Barbara Crampton investigating the death of the scientific and occult genius, discovering his 'playroom' complete with video playing a film of him flogging his latest conquest (followed later, by Crampton inexplicably dressing in the leather outfit); also good is Combs' transformaton from traumatised underling, to third-eye enhanced brain eating freak. God I might just go and watch it again! [edited to add] I forgot to mention the brilliant Psychiatric hospital (Miskatonic) where Combs' character is held after the death and destruction which opens the film. He is thought to be an axe wielding maniac and is being assessed by Crampton. The brilliantly awful dialogue between her and psychiatric nurse about psychiatric treatments is funny and that's then followed by a trip through the secure wing, where we see several madmen including a a guy who spends his entire time wanking and grunting like a monkey :P Last edited by DanaC; 12-18-2006 at 11:37 AM.

12-18-2006, 11:39 AM	#14
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I LOVE the old movie cartoon version of Puff the Magic Dragon. I cry every time! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-17-2006, 09:46 AM	#2
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I've seen both of those last two. I'm still waiting for an explanation of the breasts on that spaceship. The David Lynch version of Dune has grown on me over the years. I'll still pop in The Cannonball Run when I'm in the mood for something completely mindless. Empire Records gets an occasional showing too (back to back with Fellowship of the Ring for full Liv Tyler goodness).

12-17-2006, 12:31 PM	#4
Gleep Bibliophile Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: I have the great misfortune to be currently residing in Greeley, CO, USA. Posts: 15	I saw this movie on TV once...I think it was called "Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell"...maybe? Anyway. It's awesome because it's so lame. It seriously looks like it was shot in somebody's backyard with the home video-camera. I haven't seen it in a while, but I still have to consider it my favorite bad movie.

12-17-2006, 12:47 PM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Warriors of the Lost World? With the Mystery Science Theater treatment? (Megaweapon! Megaweapon!)

12-17-2006, 02:12 PM	#7
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Oh, I forgot Cheerleader Ninjas.

12-17-2006, 03:31 PM	#8
keryx Mrs. Fargon Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 85	Hell Comes to Frogtown. Roddy Piper before 'They Live.'

12-18-2006, 01:06 AM	#10
Hagar Master of the Domain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 220	"Bloodbath in the House of Death" (no really) with Kenny Everett

12-18-2006, 01:29 AM	#11
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	White Noise was really bad in my opinion

12-18-2006, 05:35 AM	#12
funkykule professional bowler Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 134	Has anyone seen Dog Soldiers? possibly the best and worst movie ever- about werewolves that look like Cher. fantastic stuff! We were halfway through the movie when we realsied it may be a piss-take. I also love any Western..its my dad's (bad) influence on me.

12-18-2006, 01:15 PM	#15
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	Underworld. Kate Beckinsale is truly DEEEE-VINE in it, beautiful as anything, but... terrible plot, terrible acting, terrible writing, and terrible dialogue. Great action, though, and plenty of hot leather-clad goth vampire chick eye candy. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

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