Remember as a kid watching the same bad movie over and over and over again (wearing out the tape – wow – I’m so old!). Some movies on looking back, were pretty darn bad. So damn bad, THEY WERE AWESOME!!!
There are some movies now that don’t even pretend to be good, and are still brilliant. These are a collection of the movies we consider are so bad they are good (from us girls here in the Stay at Home Mum headquarters!). What are your thoughts?
1. Sharknado (2013)
The premise of this movie is so ridiculous. They make no bones about the fact it is ‘totes ridic’… Nothing makes sense! The CGI is bad, the dialog is worse. None of the paid actors can act. Yet, it is somehow just damn awesome. Tornadoes + Sharks = Tacky Brilliance!
?“Sharks? ?I never saw that coming…”
2. The Adventures of Ford Fairlane?- The Rock n Roll Detective (1990)
I mean, why is this even a movie? And there’s actually a “Rock n’ Roll detective,” huh? No wonder it won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture. Lol! It’s the type of movie you love to love, or love to hate, and there pretty much is nothing in between.
“You got to shave before you leave the house in a dress like that… and I don’t mean your legs.”
Movie Trivia:? In the movie, Ford Fairlane comments that he was being banned by MTV. In real life, Andrew Dice Clay who plays Ford Fairlane was really banned for life from MTV. The ban was lifted several years later.
3. Showgirls (1995)
Because a teenage girl always wants to be famous, by hook or by crook. I mean not literally. This movie screams semi-prostitution and semi-coming-of-age for a young woman. But I liked watching it, it’s kinda relatable.
“I’m gettin’ a little too old for that whorey look.”
Movie Trivia:?Pamela Anderson, Angelina Jolie, Jenny McCarthy, Vanessa Marcil, Denise Richard and Charlize Theron all auditioned for the role of Naomi Malone.
4. Xanadu (1980)
The only things I loved about this is Olivia Newton-John and the soundtrack with the same title as the movie. Made me actually showcase my jazz moves. Lol! Last song syndrome is apparent after watching.
“You know, I used to be in the music business, but now I’m what you might call retired. It’s a refined name for bum.“
Movie Trivia:?The movie was famously reviewed in one sentence. The review: ‘In a word, Xana-don’t’.
5. Armageddon (1998)
I have so many incestuous feels about Bruce Willis’ character towards his daughter. I also find this film to be a bit sexist because there are no female astronauts, scientists or cosmonauts in this movie. Only poor Liv Tyler who’s a bit sexualised. Eeep! I don’t wanna close my eyes… don’t wanna fall asleep…
“You know, we’re sitting on four million pounds of fuel, one nuclear weapon and a thing that has 270,000 moving parts built by the lowest bidder. ?Makes you feel good, doesn’t it?”
Movie Trivia:?When asked why he did this film, Steve Buscemi replied, ‘I wanted a bigger house.’
6. Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
Okaayyy, so who the eff accepts a dare to pick up a truckload of beer? Storyline is like a smelly arse. Boohoo. But we all like the chase, don’t we? Sally Field is a monumental hottie in this!
“For the good old American life: For the money, for the glory, and for the fun… mostly for the money.”
Movie Trivia:?This movie is one of a handful of pictures that Burt Reynolds made with his 1970s then girlfriend, Sally Fields. In every movie they made together, Sally played his girlfriend. Other movies they appeared in together include Hooper (1978), Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) and The End (1978).
7. Road House (1989)
The brawn was good. The sex scenes were good. Patrick Swayze’s arse was good (it always was!). His mullet was terrible and so was the movie, but I’ll watch it just because there’s arse! Teehee.
“This place had a sign hangin’ over the urinal that says, ‘Don’t eat the big white mint”.
Movie Trivia:?Patrick Swayze once commented that during productions he was not sure he would live through the making of this movie.
8. Blades of Glory (2007)
Will Ferrell in a body-hugging skating garb is too much for ‘Will’ to handle. Plus the blatant sexuality this movie exudes. Tacky, just tacky. But oh so good… and if it doesn’t make you smile, you must be dead or in a coma!
“I’m a sex addict. It’s my cross to bear. It’s a real disease with doctors and medicine and everything!”
Movie Trivia:?Both Jon Heder and Will Ferrell had to learn how to ice skate for this movie. Jon Heder broke his ankle whilst training.
9. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
The sexual content and language of this movie is literally not for children of any age. If you take the word “dodgeball” literally, you’ll know how I feel about this one.
“Come on, Kate. It’s time to put your mouth where our balls are.”
Movie Trivia:?Ben Stiller broke three cameras in succession filming one scene, and even hit his wife Christine Taylor in the face once. The couple had an 18-month-old baby at home at the time of filming, so Christine was known to doze in between takes.
10. Convoy (1978)
Smokey and the Bandit version 2 eh? But we really love big trucks, brawny men and some chase of some sort.
“Back em down, back em down, we’ve got a bear in a plain brown wrapper”
Movie Trivia:?The Mack Truck in the shootout scene on the bridge was damaged so badly that it broke down just moments before filming the scene and had to be pushed across the bridge by a bulldozer to complete it.
11. Iron Sky (2012)
Surprisingly funny sci-fi Nazi comedy but the jokes are politically correct, so it would make you watch out for it. And the German language makes it more thick and dramatic.
“All Presidents who start a war in their first term get re-elected.”
Movie Trivia:?The film takes place in the year 2018.
12. The Last Boyscout (1991)
A detective and an ex-quarterback trying to solve a case that involves a football team and a politician. Plot seems to be very predictable and women are constantly judged in this film.
“This is the 90’s. You can’t just walk up and slap a guy, you have to say something cool first.”
Movie Trivia:?Even though Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans played good buddies in the movie, they despised each other in real life.
13. Con-Air (1997)
It has Nicholas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich and Steve Buscemi on it. It’s half bad but I would watch it wholeheartedly. Do I need to elaborate?
“I despise rapists. For me, you’re somewhere between a cockroach and that white stuff that accumulates at the corner of your mouth when you’re really thirsty. But, in your case, I’ll make an exception.”
Movie Trivia:?Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Kurt Russell, Jean Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Dolph?Lundgren, Johnny Depp, William Baldwin, Stephen Baldwin, Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise were all considered for the part of Cameron Poe.
14. Mannequin (1987)
Well, Kim Catrall’s character is a mannequin who came to life. Her love interest was heartthrob Andrew McCarthy and their soundtrack is Starships’ “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” Tell me why wouldn’t you enjoy watching this movie then?
“Didn’t I tell you, you’re the only one who can see me like this.”
Movie Trivia:?Director Michael Gottlieb got the idea for the story when he walked past a department store and thought he saw the mannequin in the window move. Apparently, it was just a trick of the light, but it got him wondering what would happen if a mannequin really did come to life.
15. Splash (1984)
Okay, so we put in a mermaid-human love affair, but the leading man is Tom Hanks. I will watch it because I love mermaids but they should have put in a more dreamy leading man. Even though I think Tom Hanks is the best actor in the world… Like John Candy instead. Switch roles, will ya?
“I don’t understand. All my life I’ve been waiting for someone, and when I find her, she’s… she’s a fish!”
Movie Trivia:?The role of Madison was first offered to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Melanie Griffith, Genie Francis, Lynne Frederick, Fiona Fullerton, Diane Lane, Tatum O’Neil, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sharon Stone and Kathleen Turner.
16. Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
When you loathe Dr. Frank-N-Furter, you haven’t had an appreciation of the creativity in this film. The best thing about this movie is that it’s completely okay if you don’t understand it. Warning: Not for homophobes. Best bit: Tim Curry has fabulous legs!
“Come along. The Master doesn’t like to be kept waiting.”
Movie Trivia:?This movie was Tim Curry’s movie debut.
17. Coneheads (1993)
What happens when an alien family come to earth to ‘blend in’… before letting their leaders know that they want to take over the earth.
“When my people come to colonise this planet, your name will be on the protected rolls, and you will come to no harm.“
Movie Trivia:
Dan Aykroyd took his daughter (who was three years old at the time) to the filming. She was so fascinated with the conehead costumes, she asked if she could have one of her own. She was then cast as his daughter at age three so she could get one herself!
18. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Parents need to know that Bill and Ted are slackers, have no respect for authority, and actively disobey their parents. But the tone is still very lighthearted and the characters seem to have the best intentions during their adventures through time.
“Ted, while I agree that, in time, our band will be most triumphant, the truth is, Wyld Stallyns will never be a super band until we have Eddie Van Halen on guitar.”
Movie Trivia:?The original plot for the movie was to have Bill and Ted visit, therefore accidentally cause all of history’ greatest tragedies such as The Titanic sinking, the crash of the Hindenburg and the Black Plague.
19. Point Break (1991)
Keanu Reeves and his sexiness will surely make you love this movie. Point Break was even remade in 2015. Haven’t seen the new one, surely, it can’t be as badly good as this version… No one puts Keanu in the corner!
“Do you think that taxpayers would like it Utah? If they knew that they were paying a federal agent to surf and pick up girls?”
Movie Trivia:?The skinny long-haired guy in Warchild and Bunker’s gang is Anthony Kiedis, lead singer from The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
20. Wayne’s World (1992)
Originally a skit on “Saturday Night Live” during the late 80’s and early 90’s, “Wayne’s World” is about two teenage dudes who host a public access TV show, which is mainly about rock, babes and people who live in the area. One day, Wayne and Garth go to a rock concert, and Wayne falls in love with a bass guitarist named Cassandra Wong. Wayne spends the rest of the movie trying to get Cassandra to fall in love with him.
“Garth, marriage is punishment for shoplifting in some countries.”
Movie Trivia:?Dana Carvey did all his own drum playing for the music shop scene.
21. Legally Blonde (2001)
Elle Woods is the perfect pink princess. She is the most popular girl in her sorority and is dating the best looking dude, until he says he’s leaving her because she isn’t ‘marriage material’. Elle goes out to prove that blonde doesn’t mean dumb. Bennnnd, and snap!
“Oh, I like your outfit too, except when I dress up as a frigid bitch, I try not to look so constipated.”
Movie Trivia:?Other actresses considered for the role of Elle Woods include Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alicia Silverstone, Katherine Heigl, Christina Applegate, Milla Jovovich and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
22. Police Academy (1984)
The latest recruits are a ratbag pack of no-hopers…
“You know, Mahoney, I’d like to spend the next ten weeks breaking you into little pieces. But I won’t. ?Because you’re bad. You’re bad for morale Mahoney. Oh, you look like the sweet little boy from next door, but you don’t fool me, oh no. You’re the devil, and you’re rotten to the core, and you’re ruining my chance to train some people who might make pretty good cops!”
Movie Trivia:?Police Academy was the most successful film of 1984 in Germany.
23. Harley Davidson & The Marlboro Man (1991)
These drug, money and violence movies seem to be a hit.
“It’s better to be dead and cool, than alive and uncool.”
Movie Trivia:?In a number of interviews, actor Mickey Rourke states that he only signed on to do the film for financial reasons.
24. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
A family goes on a vacation and has experienced all sorts of adventure. So much fun. Fact: Anthony Michael Hall tried peeping on Beverly D’Angelo which was his mother in the movie. Eeeep.
“I think you’re all fucked in the head. We’re ten hours from the fucking fun park and you want to bail out. Well I’ll tell you something. This is no longer a vacation, it’s a quest. It’s a quest for fun. You’re gonna have fun, and I’m gonna have fun… We’re all gonna have so much fucking fun we’re gonna need plastic surgery to remove our goddamn smiles! You’ll be whistling ‘Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah’ out of your assholes! I must be crazy! I’m on a pilgrimage to see a moose. Praise Marty Moose! Holy Shit!”
Movie Trivia:?Both Chevy Chase and James Keach stated in interviews that during the ‘Dog tied to the bumper’ scene, both he and Chevy were legitimately tearing up and that Chevy consistently biting his lips and his shortness of breath was genuine; all because they were trying so hard to contain themselves from laughing.
25. Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Of course this is a must watch because Jim Carrey’s acting fee amounted to $7 million. Duh. Poor old Jeff Daniels got a measly $50 grand… Poor bastard… he steals the show.
“She gave me a bunch of crap about me not listening to her, or something. I don’t know, I wasn’t really paying attention.”
Movie Trivia:?During filming, Jim Carrey stayed the night at the Stanley Hotel and requested to stay in Room 217 (the bad room from Stephen King’s, The Shining). About three hours after Carey had gone to bed, he came running out of the room screaming and to this day, vows never to return. He has never told anyone the reason.
26. Speed (1994)
Again, cars and Keanu Reeves.
“It’s okay. If you need to, you go right ahead and vomit.”
Movie Trivia:?The bus jump scene was done twice, as the bus landed too smoothly the first time. The bridge was actually there, but erased digitally.
27. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Cannibal Corpse has a cameo on this movie, so I need to see them. Alrighty then!
“If I’m not back in five minutes, just wait longer.”
Movie Trivia:? Jim Carrey had his own personal chef on the set of the film, who was also required to prepare meals for Carrey’s pet iguana.
Stay at home doggy mom. I’m a cancer. I have 2 19 week old rottweiler puppies. They are so affectionate…