c/bad-movie-appreciation

Quick heads-up: that 'so bad it's good' movie might not fly with everyone in the house

We watched 'Sharknado' with the family last night, and my uncle kept asking if it was a joke. I mean, idk, maybe some people just can't enjoy a good bad movie with relatives around.

'The Room' turned my living room into a comedy club

Had a small get-together. Put on 'The Room'. Knew it was bad. Did not expect the laughter. We threw plastic spoons at the tv. Felt like a party. What bad movies get your group going?

Finished my shelf build with 'Troll 2' on repeat

That movie is so bad it's good, and it made the drilling way more fun. Now I have a perfect spot for my terrible movie collection.

My weekend bad film fest made 'Troll 2' a household favorite

I used to skip bad movies, but now I seek them out for fun nights with pals. We watched 'Troll 2' last week, and the goofy monsters and weird acting had us in stitches. There's a scene where they shout about not eating green goo that's just pure gold. I've started editing clips from these films into funny montages as a creative hobby. It's not high art, but the laughs we get are totally worth it. If you dismiss movies like this, you're missing out on a good time. Trust me, give it a shot with some friends and popcorn.

Serious question, what's your go-to move when a date picks a notoriously bad movie?

I lean into it and make a drinking game out of the plot holes, which usually breaks the ice.

PSA: Our cheesy monster movie nights beat any fancy film for family time

When I was a kid, my dad would rent the worst monster movies from the video store every weekend. We all knew they were bad, but we'd laugh and yell at the screen together. Now, with everyone spread out, I miss those simple, silly nights. It showed me that a fun time with family doesn't need a good movie, just a shared laugh. Your mileage may vary, but for us, those films were the best.

Putting together a clip reel of 'cool' bad movie moments... but 'Cool As Ice' just left me cold.

I finally regretted introducing 'Battlefield Earth' to my coworkers.

We had a lazy Friday at the office and I put it on... big mistake. Half the team left early, and the other half just complained. My boss gave me a weird look all week. Seriously, be careful before sharing a 'bad' movie at work... it can ruin your credibility.

My coworker won't stop talking about 'Birdemic' after our team building.

He keeps quoting the awful dialogue. What other movies are this painfully funny to watch with friends?

Pro tip: Picking famously bad films on purpose made my movie nights way better

I always avoided movies with poor ratings, thinking they'd be boring. Then a pal talked me into watching 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' for laughs. We ended up howling at the flimsy props and strange plot. Now, I set up a monthly night where my friends and I choose a cheesy, awful film to watch. It's now our favorite way to unwind, and we even make jokes about the bad lines later. Last month, we saw 'Troll 2' and were amazed by how entertainingly bad it was. Who knew that not taking cinema so seriously could lead to so much fun? This little change has honestly made my weekends a lot more enjoyable.

Vent: Battlefield Earth is my go-to comfort movie and I don't care

Everyone says it's terrible, but I laugh through the whole thing. The way John Travolta chews the scenery just makes my day.

Warning: Don't attempt 'Troll 2' solo unless you're prepared.

You'll either laugh until you cry or question your life choices, so bring a buddy.