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10 Movies So Bad, They Make The Room Look Like a Masterpiece

10 Movies So Bad, They Make The Room Look Like a Masterpiece
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The kind of movies that, after watching, make you question the director's sanity, the actors' judgment, and your own life choices.

1. "Foodfight!" (2012)

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"Foodfight!" is an animated disaster that takes us into a supermarket that comes to life at night. Despite a star-studded cast featuring Charlie Sheen, Hilary Duff, and Eva Longoria, the movie is downright awful.

The plot is a nonsensical mish-mash of brand product placements, bad puns, and a detective story that's as appetizing as spoiled milk. The animation is so poor that it makes 90s video games look like high art.

Reportedly costing $45 million to produce, this film is a hard-to-swallow mess that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.


2. "The Creeping Terror" (1964)

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"The Creeping Terror" is an abomination that emerged from the bowels of the 60s. What's it about? A spaceship lands near a small town, and out comes a creature that looks like a combination of a shag rug and an overgrown amoeba, moving at the speed of a geriatric snail.

Why is this movie so bad? For starters, the majority of the dialogue is told through narration because the audio was reportedly lost in post-production. Then there's the creature that devours people who inexplicably crawl into its gaping maw without any resistance.

With its bizarre plot and shoddy special effects, this movie is just a bizarre and unintentionally hilarious watch.


3. "Santa Claus Conquers The Martians" (1964)

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I mean, the title alone should clue you in on the cinematic gem you're about to witness. This is a movie about Martian parents, worried that their children are watching too much Earth TV (don't ask), deciding to kidnap Santa Claus to bring joy to Martian children.

Cue ludicrous costumes, wooden acting, and a plot that feels like it was written by a 5-year-old hopped up on sugar. The movie has a cult following today, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 25%, and is often aired during Christmas as a so-bad-it's-good flick.


4. "Manos: The Hands of Fate" (1966)

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"Manos: The Hands of Fate," made by a Texas fertilizer salesman, is a crime against cinema. A family on vacation stumbles upon a creepy lodge inhabited by the mysterious Master and his bizarre servant Torgo.

The plot is nonsensical, the acting is comically bad, and the editing and cinematography make you question whether the director knew how a camera worked. The film was a bet to prove that anyone could make a horror movie. Well, I think we know who lost that bet. It's truly a masterclass in how not to make a film.


5. "The Beast of Yucca Flats" (1961)

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"The Beast of Yucca Flats" is a horror movie that's truly horrific in its execution. It follows a Soviet scientist who defects to the US but is turned into a monstrous beast by a nuclear explosion. From its opening scene, which is bizarrely unrelated to the rest of the movie, to the voiceover that often doesn't sync with the onscreen action, this movie is a mess.

The film was shot without sound, and all the dialogue is dubbed, adding to its low-budget, shambolic charm. It's a beast alright, but not in the way the director intended.


6. "The Amazing Bulk" (2012)

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In the realm of "so bad they're good" movies, "The Amazing Bulk" reigns supreme. This mockbuster is an obvious rip-off of "The Incredible Hulk," but with a budget so low, it would make a student film seem like a Hollywood blockbuster.

The film tells the story of Henry Howard, an unlucky scientist who transforms into a gigantic, purple... thing. The Bulk. The plot is forgettable, but the atrocious green screen effects, combined with the use of stock footage and some of the worst CGI you'll ever witness, elevate this film to a new level of terrible.

A fun fact? It's shot entirely in front of a green screen, using stock photos and CGI effects. Yep, not a single real location.


7. "Atlantic Rim" (2013)

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Hollywood loves to imitate success, and no one does it more blatantly than The Asylum, a production company notorious for their 'mockbusters.'

A clear rip-off of Guillermo Del Toro 's "Pacific Rim," "Atlantic Rim" serves up a story about giant robots fighting monsters from the ocean deep. But, that's where the similarities end. With a lower budget, poorer special effects, and a vastly less compelling storyline, "Atlantic Rim" is about as enjoyable as a root canal.


8. "Birdemic: Shock and Terror" (2010)

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"Birdemic: Shock and Terror" takes the first spot on our list. This eco-thriller, directed by James Nguyen, is riddled with hilariously atrocious CGI, laughable dialogue, and a plot as paper-thin as the budget.

This movie is about Rod, a software salesman, and Nathalie, a Victoria's Secret model, whose weekend getaway is ruined by murderous birds. Yep, you read that right. As they fight for survival, the dialogue drifts between romance, global warming, and, well, birds.

The CGI birds explode upon impact, and the sound effects? They're akin to a 90s video game. With a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 18%, it's truly a squawking mess of a film.


9. "The Hottie & The Nottie" (2008)

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This film is a shining example of the 'Beauty and the Beast' trope gone horribly wrong. Starring Paris Hilton as the 'hottie,' the plot revolves around a man who wants to win over Hilton's character but must first find a boyfriend for her less attractive best friend, the 'nottie.'

The movie is as shallow as a kiddie pool, and its humor is as subtle as a brick to the face. Despite its attempts to send a message about inner beauty, it misses the mark by a mile. This film holds a 6% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a place in the annals of worst films ever made.


10. "Human Highway" (1982)

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"Human Highway" is a post-apocalyptic musical comedy directed by and starring Neil Young. The movie follows the lives of the quirky inhabitants of a small town, including a nerdy mechanic played by Young, as they obliviously live out their final day before a nuclear disaster.

Sounds intriguing, right? Well, don't hold your breath. Despite its attempt at humor and satire, it's a confusing and disjointed film that's hard to follow. The movie is a testament to the fact that being a legendary musician doesn't necessarily translate to filmmaking skills.