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Rotten Tomatoes releases the 100 worst movies of all time

The films all scored 6% or less on the Tomatometer. Topping the list — all with a 0% rating: Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever , One Missed Call and Left Behind .

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The worst reviewed movie each year of the last decade, according to Rotten Tomatoes

• These are the movies with the most rotten scores on Rotten Tomatoes for every year from 2010-2020.
• There are several Adam Sandler and Nicholas Cage movies on the list.
• Blumhouse's "Fantasy Island" is the most rotten movie of 2020 (so far).
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Some movies are cinematic achievements that will be talked about until the end of time — these are not those movies.

Every year there has to be one movie that's not just panned by critics but absolutely hated by them. And here they are.

Searching deep into the Rotten Tomatoes site we have uncovered the most rotten of the bunch. They are made up of classics stories like "The Nutcracker," infamous people in history like John Gotti, and several movies starring Nicolas Cage and Adam Sandler.

Here we give to you the worst reviewed movie for each year for the last decade (yes, it includes the 2020 movie with the current worst Rotten Tomatoes score).

Note: If movies tied for worst score, the one with the most reviews was chosen.

2010: "The Nutcracker in 3D" — 0%

What it's about: Set in 1920s Vienna, a young girl (Elle Fanning) receives a doll on Christmas Eve that leads to a night of magic. But even putting it in 3D didn't impress the critics.

What a critic thought: "Delivering the cinematic equivalent of a lump of coal in a Christmas stocking." — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

2011: "Jack & Jill" — 3%

What it's about: Adam Sandler plays two characters in this comedy in which he's an advertising executive whose life is turned upside down when his annoying sister (yes, played by him, too) shows up. Even a bizarro performance by Al Pacino could not salvage this movie.

What a critic thought: "Adam Sandler has succumbed to the Eddie Murphy syndrome. He's afflicted with the belief that we can't get enough of him." — Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald

2012: "A Thousand Words" — 0%

What it's about: Eddie Murphy stars as Jack McCall, a literary agent who finds a Bodhi tree in his yard after an encounter with a spiritual guru and learns when all the leaves fall off the tree it dies, as well as himself.

What a critic thought: "One word will do - Sucks." — Richard Propes, The Independent Critic

2013: "Getaway" — 3%

What it's about: Ethan Hawke plays a former race driver who must obey the orders of a mysterious man to save his kidnapped wife.

What a critic thought: "I feel such sadness and pity for the stunt drivers who risked their lives as part of the making of 'Getaway.'" — Leslie Combemale, Cinema Siren

2014: "Left Behind" — 1%

What it's about: Millions have suddenly disappeared and the ones who are left have to pick up the pieces. That includes Nicolas Cage, who plays a pilot trying to save the passengers who have remained on his flight.

What a critic thought: "'Left Behind' is biblical in its silliness." — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture

2015: "The Ridiculous 6" — 0%

What it's about: Adam Sandler's first Netflix movie was a dud for critics. In the movie, he plays a Western outlaw who discovers he has five half brothers.

What a critic thought: "'Why bother?' Sandler and his collaborators seem to be asking over the course of a very long two hours. And streaming viewers will hopefully respond in kind." — Keith Uhlich, The Hollywood Reporter

2016: "Cabin Fever" — 0%

What it's about: A remake of Eli Roth's 2002 horror movie follows a group of friends who travel to a cabin in the woods and encounter a flesh-eating disease.

What a critic thought: "You're welcome. I watched this, so you don't have to." — Candice Frederick, Reel Talk Online

2017: "Arsenal" — 3%

What it's about: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, and Adrian Grenier star in this watered-down crime thriller that critics felt was a hard pass for audiences.

What a critic thought: "The kind of film that serves only to add to YouTube supercuts of Cage freaking out." Stephen Puddicombe, Total Film

2018: "Gotti" — 0%

What it's about: John Travolta plays John Gotti in his biopic about the infamous New York City crime boss that critics thought was a big swing and miss.

What a critic thought: "I'd rather wake up next to a severed horse head than ever watch 'Gotti' again." — Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post

2019: "Mary" — 4%

What it's about: Gary Oldman and Emily Mortimer star in this horror in which a family buys a boat that holds terrifying secrets.

What a critic thought: "It's a watery tale of supernatural nonsense at sea as lost and immobile as a beached mackerel." — Rex Reed, Observer

2020 (so far): "Fantasy Island" — 8%

What it's about: Blumhouse did a horror twist on the classic TV show and it didn't turn out well.

What a critic thought: "By its end, Fantasy Island is just another cautionary tale against remakes." — Noëlle D. Lilley, Chicago Reader

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The Best of the Worst-Ranked Rotten Tomatoes Movies, Including Corey Feldman and Pauly Shore Classics

Pop-quiz hotshot. You have ten students craving alcoholic beverages in a store containing your high school principal. What do you do? What…do…you…do??

Over the years, masses of movie lovers have come to rely on the review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes as a source they can trust as to whether a film is worth watching or not. It’s not a bad system: the site averages the good and bad reviews of each film and comes up with a percentage score and a status of either fresh or rotten. But there are many large and small factors that can easily affect the accuracy of this system. Whether it’s that most of the critics who reviewed a particular film are not “top critics” (the status given to professional critics at the most trustworthy of entertainment sites), or that only a very small number (maybe only one, in fact) of reviews are actually accumulated for a movie’s score, Rotten Tomatoes is not infallible. Below are some of the films that may have been given a raw deal thanks to the RT system. Give them a shot, won’t you?

1) Bio-Dome – 4%

Viva los bio-dome! For those who remember that incorrectly stated Spanish sentence, this is a shout-out to one of the most ridiculous, absurd movies in Pauly Shore ’s portfolio. And that’s stating a lot. Yes, it’s dumb, it’s trashy, it’s got Pauly Shore and the least respected Baldwin brother ( Stephen Baldwin ) running the show. But it is a stoner comedy for the ages. When these two nitwits get locked inside an experimental bio-dome for a year, they need to make the best of it. That means eating all the stored food supplies, sucking down tanks of nitrous oxide, and hitting on the two gorgeous (of course) female scientists in the dome, one of which is played by pop singer Kylie Minogue . However, after a major rager and an attempted bombing by Dr. Noah Faulkner (the always annoying William Atherton from Ghostbusters , the guy who shut down the team’s containment unit), Pauly and company pull together to make the bio-dome an ecological success! I love a good underdog story.

2) Dream a Little Dream – 0%

This would only really mean something to a fan of the Coreys: the eighties/nineties actors Corey Haim and Corey Feldman , who starred in a number of movies together. This wasn’t one of their most popular. They reached their height in The Lost Boys , and did a pretty good job with License to Drive as well. But Dream a Little Dream is not without its good points. First of all, it’s one of the only movies in which Feldman got top billing over Haim, which is just plain interesting to see. Also, it features a supernatural premise in which an old man’s soul trades places with that of Feldman’s, and Feldman must spend much of the movie figuring out how to switch bodies back. The answer is, of course, love. Doesn’t that just warm your heart?

RELATED: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Is Now the Worst-Reviewed 'Star Wars' Movie

3) Fantastic Four – 7%

Fantastic Four (2015) was Fox’s attempt to reboot the Marvel comics property after two less-than-successful entries in the franchise. Even the Silver Surfer himself couldn’t save the aforementioned sequel. The 2015 version stars a fresh cast of talented young actors ( Miles Teller , Kate Mara , Michael B. Jordan , etc...) and a premise based more on the Ultimate Universe of the Marvel mythology. While it’s not nearly what fans had hoped for, it’s head and shoulders above the previous incarnations, and a solid attempt at kickstarting the franchise back into life. No doubt Disney will soon save this beloved property from mediocrity, but until then, this movie remains the best of what Fox could offer with the material at hand. It deserves better than the critical killing that it received.

4) Cool World – 0%

This movie was a deep dive into a dark world mixing animation and live action – something that doesn’t come along very often. Even Who Framed Roger Rabbit ’s voluptuous Jessica Rabbit didn’t come close to the crazy adult content present in this film. That’s not to say that Kim Basinger ’s cartoon form is enough to promote a viewing here. The point is that this is some wild, wacky material that deserves some attention, if just for the rarity of the experience itself. Plus, this is where Brad Pitt came into the public knowledge, and he’s never looked better or cooler. Hey, it’s in the title.

5) National Lampoon’s Senior Trip – 0%

Now this really is a movie that deserved better. It was a classic stoner teen comedy, with a plethora of talent behind it, including the hilarious Matt Frewer as the principal, who will sink to any depths for a laugh, Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong fame as the pill-head bus driver, Kevin McDonald , my own personal favorite member of The Kids in the Hall comedy troupe as a psychotic Star Trek-obsessed crossing guard, and the very first appearance of the MCU’s Hawkeye, Jeremy Renner , as, well… the popular idiot in charge of the proceedings. It was funny, it was poignant (to a degree), and it was just a really, really fun watch. Watch this movie. You will laugh.

6) The Stoned Age – 0%

Now this one is a real obscurity. It was a movie about two dudes driving around in the seventies trying to find chicks. The plot deepens about a half an inch, but it’s a fun ride, with a kick-ass soundtrack featuring "Blue Oyster Cult," a bunch of seventies easter eggs including Frankie Avalon , and a whole bunch of ridiculous pot-fueled jokes, many of which make their landing. It’s also the first appearance of the very talented Clifton Collins, Jr. , and features an ending about what really matters in relationships, and about how to handle bullies, even if they’re your friends. This may all sound trite, but when mixed together, it forms a really funny, nostalgic, cohesive whole.

7) An American Werewolf in Paris – 7%

How do you follow up a cult classic gem like An American Werewolf in London ? Not like this. However, the sequel did have many things going for it. The cast included Tom Everett Scott , who has made quite a few vehicles better for having had him, as well as Julie Delpy , the French actress who made Before Sunrise and Before Sunset such beautiful experiences. Further, the werewolf transformation technology was pretty good for its time. The supporting cast, featuring Vince Vieluf and fan favorite Phil Buckman afforded the proceedings much in the way of comedy and action. I remember seeing this movie in a theater and being pleasantly surprised when the audience did a standing ovation after Buckman parkoured his way out of a basement window, escaping from an imprisoned werewolf. I had to stand up and applaud myself. It was bad-ass.

KEEP READING: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Is Now the Worst-Reviewed 'Star Wars' Movie

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The strangers: chapter 1 cast & character guide, the strangers reboot box office debuts with huge milestone despite franchise's low rotten tomatoes score.

• The Strangers: Chapter 1 has debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a critic score of 21%.
• This is the lowest score of the entire three-movie franchise so far.
• This low score could potentially impact the reception of the entire planned prequel trilogy.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 has broken a Rotten Tomatoes record for the home invasion horror franchise. The new movie, which stars Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez as a couple whose Airbnb is invaded by masked killers, is a standalone follow-up to the 2008 original and its 2018 sequel, Prey at Night . It is intended to be the first of a prequel trilogy. The Strangers: Chapter 1 release is set to be followed by Chapter 2 later in 2024 and Chapter 3 at a date that has not yet been set.

Rotten Tomatoes has now aggregated the first official score for The Strangers: Chapter 1 . With 33 critics weighing in, the movie has earned a thoroughly Rotten score of 21% , far below the 60% threshold to be considered Fresh. Although this score could fluctuate as more reviews are added throughout the movie's theatrical run, at the time of writing it is the worst yet for the entire three-movie Strangers franchise.

Will This Low Rotten Tomatoes Score Hurt The New Strangers Trilogy?

Every strangers movie has earned a rotten score.

With The Strangers: Chapter 1 cast centering on Petsch, who is fresh off the seven-season run of her hit CW show Riverdale , this could help boost its commercial prospects.

This low Rotten Tomatoes score is an ignominious debut for the planned trilogy. All three movies have already been shot , meaning that they will likely all premiere one way or another, even if the scores begin to dip even lower. In fact, the studio's commitment to putting out the full trilogy is belied by the fact that there is a The Strangers: Chapter 1 post-credits scene . However, there is a distinct possibility that at least the third movie could transition to a streaming release if prospects grow increasingly grim.

This low Rotten Tomatoes score may not look so bad within the broader context of the entire franchise. Although the new installment has earned the lowest score of the franchise thus far, none of the three Strangers movies have received a Fresh score from critics on the platform, despite the fact that the original can be considered a modern cult classic. Below, see how the Rotten Tomatoes results, from both critics and audiences, compare to the box office results for the trio of titles:

While Prey at Night 's lower Rotten Tomatoes score does correlate to a lower box office gross, it's not lower than the original by a significant enough margin to imply that the numbers are related. With The Strangers: Chapter 1 cast centering on Petsch, who is fresh off the seven-season run of her hit CW show Riverdale , this could help boost its commercial prospects. However, if its audience score and total gross turn out as low as the critic score, the upcoming two movies could be facing huge hurdles.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is available to see in theaters.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

The Strangers: Chapter 1

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is the third film in the horror/slasher franchise directed by Renny Harlin. The film follows a young couple who move to the Pacific Northwest to start a new life. However, their new life gets off to a terrifying start when a broken-down vehicle forces them to stay at a remote vacation home, leaving them to be stalked relentlessly by three masked murderers. 

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Posted: May 17, 2024 | Last updated: May 17, 2024

Do you like watching movies? Sure, we all do. But sometimes, even with the highest standards set by the industry, some films just don't make the cut - they're so bad that everyone agrees their quality is abysmal!

Read on through this infamous list and take a look at these terrible titles and find out why they are considered to be among the worst ever made.

Cats' Star-Studded Cast Still Didn't Deliver

Based on the 1981 stage musical of the same name by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the 2019 film was directed by Tom Hopper and is his follow-up film to the successful Les Miserables.

Even the film's ensemble cast couldn't redeem it, as it was viewed negatively for its borderline frightening use of CGI, plot, and tone, with many calling it the worst move of 2019. On top of that, the film didn't do nearly as well as expected and is believed to have cost Universal Pictures as much as $114 million.

The Fog Was An Underwhelming Remake

The Fog was a remake of a classic John Carpenter film and was released in 2005 to critical disdain. Starring Tom Welling, the movies tells the story of a town suddenly engulfed in a deadly fog.

While the original film was full of creepy atmosphere and chilling music, the remake lacked everything and got a rotten score of four percent. There were no scares or suspense, leading only a few critics to give it good reviews.

Read More: Movies That Are Considered To Be Almost Flawless

The Disappointments Room Earned Itself A Zero Percent Score

The Disappointments Room was directed by D.J. Caruso and could not have been a bigger missed opportunity. The man behind the camera for Disturbia and Eagle Eye should have hit a home run with the psychological thriller starring Kate Beckinsale.

Instead, the movie was awarded a zero percent score with the consensus, "The Disappointments Room lives down to its title with a thrill-free thriller that presumably left its stars filled with regret - and threatens to do the same for audiences."

Rollerball Took Itself Too Seriously

Another remake, other terrible Rotten Tomatoes score. Rollerball was released in 2002 and earned a tomato meter score of three percent. The new version took itself too seriously, and despite an all-star cast fell flat.

Critics didn't know what to make of Rollerball , which seemed to just exist without any real reason, "Removing the social critique of the original, this updated version of Rollerball is violent, confusing, and choppy. Klein makes for a bland hero."

The Legend Of Hercules Was Just Boring

If you're going to make a movie about Hercules, you should try and make it as epic as possible. In 2014, Kellen Lutz starred at the mythic hero in The Legend of Hercules , a movie so bad it only got a four percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Critics were brutal to the boring action pic, "heap-looking, poorly acted, and dull, The Legend of Hercules is neither fun enough to qualify as an action movie nor absorbing enough to work on a dramatic level."

Redline Was Comically Bad

The synopsis of Redline sounds like a really bad attempt at creating the next Fast & Furious franchise. Natasha (Nadia Bjorlin) is an aspiring singer and an ace driver. A bunch of guys fight over getting Nathasha on their team and one of those guys eventually kidnaps her.

The movie was directed by stunt coordinator-turned-director Andy Cheng. Even as a first-time director, critics couldn't forgive him for the movie's horrible acting and dialogue that will make you laugh out loud, not because it's funny but rather because it's that bad. The movie is also super misogynistic with numerous critics echoing this critics sentiment: "The cars in the film are treated with more respect than the women." Cheng hasn't directed a movie since Redline .

Problem Child Did Great At The Box Office

A couple's life is turned upside down after adopting a mischievous young boy who pushes them to the limit in the 1990 black comedy Problem Child . Despite almost all negative reviews by critics, the movie gained $54 million domestic and $72 million worldwide at the box office.

The box office success led to two more sequels in 1991 and 1995, but the original remains with a zero percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences may recognize John Ritter as the father, Amy Yasbeck as the mother, and Gilbert Gottfried as the boy's nemesis at the orphanage.

3 Strikes Came From The Mind Of The Guy Who Co-Wrote Friday

The movie Friday became an instant classic that's still fun and relevant today. That movie was co-written by hip-hop producer DJ Pooh, who made his directorial debut with the comedy-drama, 3 Strikes .

Sadly, the movie not only lacked the charisma of his Friday effort but also any semblance of humor. One critic called the movie, "butt-numbingly dull and almost entirely laugh-free." Other critics noted that the movie relied on using the same gags repeatedly, even after they failed to land the first time. Apparently, running from the cops to avoid your third strike and life in prison isn't the best setup for a comedy.

A Thousand Words Wasn't Eddie Murphy's Finest Moment

Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington are two Hollywood names that should be able to carry a movie. Instead, A Thousand Words is a mess of a movie that receives a 0% critic rating and a 47% positive rating from viewers. The words used to describe the film into "disastrous," "not funny," "poorly conceived" and one review that just used one word to describe the film, which we can't include here.

The premise is also pretty insane. Jack McCall (Eddie Murphy) is a self-centered literary agent who uses his fast-talking ways to close deals. A magic tree eventually appears and any time he says a single word a leaf falls, when all the leaves fall, he dies. No thanks.

Vampires Suck Was A Fitting Name

If you thought a movie from a minds behind Date Movie , Epic Movie , and Meet The Spartans had a good movie in them, you were wrong. Vampires Suck was there spoof on the Twilight franchise and was aimed squarely at teenage boys.

Critics may have hated the film, but they did feel it hit a high point for the directors, "Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team."

Fred: The Movie Is Painful On The Eyes And Ears

Lucas Cruikshank started out as a YouTube phenomenon. He was so popular, in fact, that Nickelodeon made an entire movie surrounding his character Internet personality, Fred. The film tells the story of Fred who is infatuated with his neighbor Judy, and when she moves away, he embarks on a journey to go find her and sing a duet together.

The film earned a deserving 0% on Rotten Tomatoes with critics and audiences finding the film extraordinarily annoying. One critic even paired it with the highly controversial A Serbian Film as his least favorite viewing experience of the year.

Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star Is As Uncomfortable As It Gets

Produced by Happy Madison Productions, Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star follows a small-town bag boy named Bucky Larson who discovers his parents were famous adult film stars in the 70s. He decides to move to California to follow in his parent's footsteps to be the next big star.

All 35 critics that reported on the film gave it terrible reviews with one noting that it is a "severely misguided and inept comedy incapable of even telling its single joke properly." Critic Matt Singer went so far as to say that the movie was "soul-crushing."

Dark Tide Led To Dark Times

In 2012, Halle Berry mistakenly starred in Dark Tide, which follows a marine biologist struggling to stay in business after a few of her crew are eaten by sharks. Scarred from her experience, she refuses to go back in the water until she takes an offer from a millionaire for one last dive.

Earning a 0%, critics weren't shy to share their opinion either. One commented that "no amount of breathtaking cinematography can save Dark Tide from its poor plot and dire dialogue." Looks like it's risky business to make a shark movie these days.

Staying Alive Disgraced Saturday Night Fever

Staying Alive stars John Travolta, with Sylvester Stallone behind the camera as well as co-writing and co-producing with Saturday Night Fever producer and writer Robert Stigwood, and Norman Wexler.

A sequel to Saturday Night Fever, it was one of the two films Stallone directed and did not star in, although he has a cameo appearance. Somehow, the film was a commercial success, grossing almost $65 million at the US box office. However, it was trashed by critics who deemed it one of the worst sequels ever made.

Gotti Missed The Mark For A Mobster Film

Released in 2018 and starring John Travolta, Gotti is a biographical film about the New York City mobster John Gotti. Overall, the film was a commercial and critical blunder, grossing just $6 million against its production budget of $10 million.

The film was criticized for its choppy editing, resulting in the movie being described as sloppy and boring. Some critics have even suggested that Travolta should have never taken the doomed role in the first place. The film was nominated for six Razzies, including Worst Picture and Worst Actor.

The Last Airbender Was Incredibly Disappointing To Fans Of The Show

Co-produced by M. Night Shyamalan, The Last Airbender is an action-adventure film based on the first season of the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Although production began in 2007, the film wasn't released until 2010 due to numerous hang-ups.

Upon its release, the film made a mere $16 million on its opening and was panned by critics and especially fans of the original television series. There were few things anyone had to say about the film as a whole.

The Bad News Bears Go To Japan Was Embarrassing For The Cast

Sequels don't always have to be far worse than the original film, but that's exactly what happened with The Bad News Bears Go to Japan. The third film in the Bad News Bears trilogy, the movie takes the team to test their skills across the Pacific Ocean.

Described by Rotten Tomatoes as "horrendous" and receiving a 0%, even members of the cast knew that the film was terrible. Jackie Earle Haley, who plays Kelly Leak in all three films even called it "the worst movie ever made."

Precious Cargo Wasn't Willis' Brightest Hour

Although Bruce Willis may be one of the biggest actors of his time, that doesn't mean every one of his movies is guaranteed to be a success. This was the case for the 2016 film Precious Cargo. The movie follows Bruce Willis as Eddie Filosa, who convinces a crime boss to steal diamonds from another game in exchange for a woman.

Receiving a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes for its unoriginality, critic Peter Sobczynski commented, "You will be hard-pressed to remember anything about it even only a few minutes after watching it, which should come as a relief to everyone involved with its production."

Daddy Day Camp Shouldn't Even Be Compared To The Original

Directed by former child star Fred Savage, Daddy Day Camp is a sequel to the successful Eddie Murphy family comedy Daddy Day Care . In the sequel all the actors have been replaced, with the story being set at a summer camp. Replacing Eddie Murphy with Cuba Gooding Jr. was just the first hit this film took.

Daddy Day Camp scored a measly one percent on Rotten Tomatoes for dozens of reasons. One of the biggest failings of the movie was that it relied too heavily on unsightly bodily functions and cheap gags that were used for comedic effect.

The Garbage Pail Kids Movie Is Sickening

Released in 1987, The Garbage Pail Kids Movie is a live-action film adaptation of the trading cards series. The film features seven of the Garbage Pail Kids who befriend a regular boy and try to assimilate into human society. The film was a box office fail, earning just $1.6 million compared to it's $1 million budget.

With a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, there was also an almost unanimous agreement among critics that it was easily one of the worst movies ever made. Caryn James from The New York Times claimed the film was "too repulsive for children or adults of any age."

Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol Was The Beginning Of The End of The Franchise

The fourth film in the Police Academy franchise, the 1987 film follows the Police Academy graduates as they're put in charge to train a new class of recruits. One of the worst-rated Police Academy films, it was also the last appearance made by Steve Guttenberg as Carey Mahoney.

With a score of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, it's clear it didn't live up to the success of the franchise's previous films. Aside from receiving a 0%, Rotten Tomatoes went even further, calling the film "utterly, completely, thoroughly and astonishingly unfunny."

Pinocchio Is Downright Scary

In 1997, Roberto Benigni made a name for himself starring in the film Life is Beautiful which went on to win Best Actor, Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Score at the Oscars. The film put Benigni on the map, leaving many excited about his future career as an actor.

However, things took a turn for the worst when Benigni starred in the live-action Pinocchio in 2002. The English-dubbed version was panned by critics with the film being called "an oddity that will be avoided by millions of people" by the New York Times.

The Postman (Unfortunately) Won Five Golden Raspberry Awards

Starring Kevin Costner, The Postman hit theaters on Christmas Day, 1997 and was quickly labeled dreadful by both critics and audiences. The post-apocalyptic film cost $80 million to make, but only brought in $20.8 at the box office, according to The Numbers. The reason? It was a total downer!

Author David Brin said the message he was trying to send was, "if we lost our civilization, we'd all come to realize how much we missed it, and would realize what a miracle it is simply to get your mail every day. The film won five Golden Raspberry Awards, including "Worst Picture". Ouch.

Jack And Jill Had Big Stars, But Horrible Reviews

Adam Sandler has made numerous movies over the last few decades. Some have been massive box office hits, while others majorly flopped. One that audiences probably want to forget is 2011's Jack and Jill . Even with an all-star cast of Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, and Sandler, this film completely missed the mark.

It received a three percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes with completely negative reviews from critics. Brian Gill from Mad About Movies Podcast stated, "I'm not saying we should take Pacino's Oscar away from him because of this movie. I'm just saying that's a conversation I'm willing to have."

Jaws: The Revenge Destroyed The Franchise

Jaws: The Revenge, otherwise known as Jaws 4, is the third sequel to Steven Spielberg's Jaws, and the final installment in the Jaws franchise. Released in 1987, the film follows a now-widowed Ellen Brody, who is convinced that a great white shark is seeking revenge against her family, even following them to the Bahamas.

Unsurprisingly, the film was not received well by critics and was finished at lightning speed in just nine months. The film received a score of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Roger Ebert commenting that "it is not simply a bad movie, but also a stupid and incompetent one."

The Slugger's Wife Was A Strikeout

The Slugger's Wife stars Michael O'Keefe and Risky Business actress Rebecca De Mornay. The 1985 film tells the story of a baseball player who falls in love with a singer. Yet, they aren't meant to be, as their lives are heading in different directions.

Written by the renowned screenwriter Neil Simon, it was assumed that the film was going to be a hit, but audiences weren't impressed. On top of a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, TV Guide regarded the movie as "one of the most disappointing, least credible films about baseball in recent memory."

American Anthem Did Not Stick The Landing

When an Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast plays the role of a gymnast in the film, you'd figure that it would vastly improve the movie. Unfortunately, that didn't happen at all in American Anthem, when gold medalist Mitchell Gaylord played Steve Tevere, an ex-football star who gives up gymnastics to work as a motorcycle mechanic.

The film turned out to be a disaster, scoring a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Gaylord earning a Razzie for his performance. At least in 2007, he was named the seventh-best US gymnast of all time.

Return Of The Living Dead II Was Too Tongue-In-Cheek

The Return of the Living Dead had a total of four sequels with the second part receiving a zero percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This zombie comedy film was actually a minor box office success, but critics thought the story was too tongue-in-cheek and seemed like a repeat of the previous film.

The Return of the Living Dead II starred Michael Kenworthy, Marsha Dietlein, Dana Ashbrook, and more in a plot about a zombie outbreak in Louisville, Kentucky. The curious teenagers discovered barrels that were used to revive zombies and must deal with the consequences.

Folks! Made Fun Of Serious Topics

Tom Selleck earned a Razzie Award for Worst Actor for his role in the 1992 comedy Folks! . The film is about a successful stockbroker (Selleck) who has it all with a great wife and kids. Later, he must take care of his elderly parents (Don Ameche and Anne Jackson) who cause all sorts of chaos in the household.

The poor performances in Folks! are what gave it a zero percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Many critics thought the movie tried to make despicable jokes over serious subjects such as car accidents and dementia.

The Ridiculous 6 Turned Out To Be Controversial

It's no secret that Adam Sandler's films have taken a turn for the worse in recent years, and one of the best examples of this is The Ridiculous 6. The film follows six strangers coming together in the Wild West after discovering they have the same father and wanting to find him.

Rotten Tomatoes called the movie "a lazy and offensive attempt at a film," stirring controversy over their depiction of the Apache culture. Released on Netflix in 2015, the film was surprisingly viewed more in 30 days than any other Netflix release, but that didn't save it from the critics.

Return To The Blue Lagoon Is As Uncomfortable As It Sounds

Starring Milla Jovovich and Brian Krause, Return to the Blue Lagoon is a sequel to the 1980 film, The Blue Lagoon. Based on the novel The Garden of Wrath, the film follows two children stranded on an island in the South Pacific.

As they mature, they become emotionally and physically attracted to one another and eventually fall in love. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a 0% and commented: "Despite its lush tropical scenery and attractive leads, Return to the Blue Lagoon is as ridiculous as its predecessor, and lacks the prurience and unintentional laughs that might make it a guilty pleasure."

Epic Movie Wasn't Epic At All

Released in 2007, Epic Movie is a parody film directed and written by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer and produced by Paul Schiff. The movie makes references to many epic films, such as The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Harry Potter, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Pirates of the Caribbean, just to name a few.

Although the song "Ms. New Booty" gained commercial attention for being in the film, it was essentially the only good thing to come out of it.

Wagons East Was Influenced By Mel Brooks' Work

Wagons East was the last film John Candy worked on before he passed away from a heart attack. He starred alongside Richard Lewis in this Western adventure comedy released on August 26, 1994. The movie did poorly at the box office and received a zero percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

It was apparent that Wagons East was influenced by Mel Brooks' Western comedies, but it didn't come close to the success of those. Jonathan Rosenbaum of the Chicago Reader said, "A stridently unfunny western comedy that is equally lame in its writing and direction."

A Low Down Dirty Shame Was A Comedian's Attempt At An Action Film

In 1994's A Low Down Dirty Shame , Keenen Ivory Wayans of the Wayans brothers played a private detective who is on the lookout for the millions of dollars stolen by a notorious criminal. The movie also starred Jada Pinkett Smith, Charles S. Dutton, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, and Andrew Divoff.

The film was also written and directed by Wayans, but this didn't seem to help. A Low Down Dirty Shame currently has a zero percent score on Rotten Tomatoes with critics who thought Wayans should stick to comedy and leave action films behind.

Serving Sara Was A Flop For Matthew Perry

With the success of Friends and The Whole Nine Yards on his resume, Matthew Perry took the plunge to become a romantic lead with Serving Sara . The movie served no one and received a four percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Co-starring Elizabeth Hurley, the movie failed to find any footing with critics or audiences. On Rotten Tomatoes, the critical consensus reads, "A romantic comedy that's neither funny nor particularly romantic, Serving Sara is a forgettable time waster."

Exorcist II: The Heretic Was An Awful Sequel

Directed by John Boorman and written by William Goodhart, Exorcist II: The Heretic is a sequel to William Friedkin's 1973 and based on the 1971 novel by William Peter Blatty and the second installment in the franchise.

The film is set four years after the original film, as Regan MacNeil still recovers from her possession experience. After being panned by both audiences and critics, it has been referred to by many as one of the worst films ever made and was the last film to feature Paul Henreid.

The Apple Is One Of The Worst Musicals Of All Time

The Apple is a 1980 science fiction musical comedy that deals with the themes of conformity vs. rebellion by referencing the Bible, specifically the story of Adam and Eve.

Written and directed by Menahem Golan, the movie stars Catherine Mary Stewart, who lives in a futuristic 1994 and signs to an evil record label called Boogalow International Music. The film was torn apart by audiences and critics and is referred to as one of the worst movies/musicals ever released.

Ishtar Was A Stunning Failure

Ishtar is an American action-adventure-comedy film starring Dustin Hoffman that follows a duo of bad comedy writers that travel to Morrocco for a show, only to find themselves caught up in a Cold War standoff.

Apparently, the production of the film was a nightmare in which nobody got along, and a change in studio management during post-production resulted in a whole new set of problems. The movie bombed at the box office, although in recent years, the film has become more accepted.

Parting Shots Was Highly Controversial

Parting Shots is a 1999 British dark comedy film that stars Chris Rea, Felicity Kendal, Oliver Reed, Ben Kingsley, among others. Upon the film's release in the United Kingdom, there was a major controversy over the plot and storyline and was widely criticized by the national press.

For this reason, it is considered to be one of the worst movies ever made and is strongly disliked for creating so many issues surrounding its release in theaters.

The Master Of Disguise Was Too Juvenile

After his time on Saturday Night Live , comedian Dana Carvey broke out in some leading film roles. Although he was well-liked during his early days, The Master of Disguise was the beginning of his downfall. The film is about a goofy waiter who must defeat a criminal mastermind with his inherited powers of disguise.

The Master of Disguise received a one percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes with most critics giving it bad reviews for a juvenile tone and witless jokes. The only thing audiences thought had some merit were the special effects makeup and costumes.

Hobgoblins Is Considered To Be A Low-Budget Rip-Off

Hobgoblins is a low-budget independent comedy horror film written, directed, and produced by Rick Sloan, who also served as the cinematographer and editor. The film includes small demon-like creatures.

Considered as a rip-off of essentially "every other small monster movie," specifically Gremlins, it's a far more low-budget film. However, it has become a cult film because of its poor quality, although came back into popularity after it was featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Look Who's Talking Now: A Failed Talking Dog Movie

Look Who's Talking Now is the third and final movie in the franchise and had Kirstie Alley and John Travolta reprise their roles. This time, it's Danny DeVito and Diane Keaton doing the voiceovers of the family's talking dogs. The film was also a box office fail because it only made $10 million with a $22 million budget.

It received a zero percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. During the time of its release, famous movie critic Roger Ebert exclaimed, "It looks like it was chucked up by an automatic screenwriting machine." The Washington Post wrote, "Take the 'dle' out of 'poodle' and you've pretty much got the leitmotif of Look Who's Talking Now."

Max Steel Was Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots Without Any Of The Fun

It's a story as old as time. A 16-year-old is the fish out of water when he moves to a new town. Then the teen discovers that his body can produce the most powerful energy source in the universe. The kid when meets Steel, an extraterrestrial who wants Max to use his power to save the universe. Yes, it's that dumb.

Movie critic Allen Adams summed up the entire movie in a single sentence: " Max Steel is what happens when the sole rationale for your film is 'People used to like this toy.'"

Cabin Fever Is A Feverishly Bad Remake

Let's just start with the 800-pound gorilla in the room. The original 2002 version of Cabin Fever wasn't great, scoring a 62% favorability rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's probably not a surprise that the remake was even worse with critics given it a "perfect" 0% rating.

The movie, about a group of recent college graduates who face a flesh-eating virus while staying at a remote cabin, was boring and contrived. One critic summed up our opinion perfectly, "I watched it so you don't have to." If you want to watch this movie hunt down the original, as another critic pointed out, "This dud sets a new standard for the term 'pointless remake."

Madhouse Tried Way Too Hard

Madhouse is a 1990 film starring Kristie Alley and John Larroquette. The film follows a stockbroker and his television reporter wife as they live the California dream. However, their lives are turned upside down when they are faced with a number of unwanted house guests.

The couple then teams up to rid themselves of their guests and achieve normality once again. The film received a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes as was described by LA Times critics Michael Wilminton as a film that "grabs you by the lapels and tries to shake the laughs out of you."

The Last Days Of American Crime Skipped Theaters For A Good Reason

Neftlix makes a lot of movies. Some are really good, and others are disastrously bad. The Last Day of American Crime falls in to the latter category. Despite a star studded cast, the high-concept crime film was dubbed a "crime of punishment" by critics.

The movie, which follows a group of crooks trying to commit one last heist before "government signal wipes out crime forever" received a zero percent score and was quickly ignored by Netflix subscribers.

One Missed Call Is A Remake You Can Afford To Miss

After the success of J-horror remakes The Grudge and The Ring , every movie studio was stomping at the bit for the next hit horror film. One Missed Call came out in 2008, starred Shannyn Sossamon and Ed Burns and was called frightless by critics.

Those who watched it panned the performances and stereotypical scare tactics. The shoddily put together film earned a zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes and was labeled one of the worst J-horror remakes of the era.

Dark Crimes Couldn't Survive Even With A Very Committed Jim Carrey

When a detective realizes that a hit novel resembles the inner-workings of an unsolved murder, he tries to close the case by investigating the novel's writer. The premise wasn't bad and critics had some nice things to say about Jim Carrey's performance but the niceties ended there. One critic called it an "artless slog" and we can't find a reason to disagree with that opinion.

The film picked up a 0% critics rating and an unimpressive 30% from audiences. The film was called too moody by critics who believed over-production led to a bogged down film experience that was almost unwatchable.

Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever Is Completely Inept

Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever scored the worst possible ranking it could receive from Rotten Tomatoes, a "perfect" 0% from critics. The film has been called overblown, incoherent, and lacking any originality. Audiences were much more kind, providing a 19% ranking and some less than kind words for the movie.

Starring Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu, the film features two former federal agents who square off while searching for the most deadly weapon on earth. A Boston Globe review summed up the decisions of the movie's director perfectly, "Director Wych Kaosayananda -- or Kaos, to you -- is stupendously inept, unable even to properly light a combat sequence." Ouch.

Highlander 2: The Quickening Was A Pointless Add-On

This sequel to the well-received original movie takes place at a time when Earth is protected by a massive shield that keeps out solar radiation. Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) is an aging man who regains his youth after killing two assassins. His assassinations leads him into a battle with General Katana (Michael Ironside). He soon receives help from the noble Juan Ramirez (Sean Connery). The excellent cast didn't stand a chance thanks to the movie's idiotic plot, horrible dialogue, and general lack of direction.

Roger Ebert ripped into the movie: " Highlander 2: The Quickening is the most hilariously incomprehensible movie I've seen in many a long day -- a movie almost awesome in its badness." ALMOST.

London Fields Bungled Its Source Material

Amber Heard and Billy Bob Thornton starred in London Fields in 2018. The movie was an adaptation of the beloved book, and was a failure on all accounts, earning a zero percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

London Fields is about a clairvoyant who learns how she is going to die. The critic's consensus reads, "London Fields bungles its beloved source material and an intriguingly eclectic cast, leaving audiences with a would-be neo-noir of interest only to the morbidly curious."

Baby Geniuses Was Embarrassing For Everyone Involved

Baby Geniuses has the type of premise that makes us believe anyone can write a movie and a studio executive somewhere will believe it's a great idea. The movie focuses on the premise that babies are born knowing the "secrets of the universe" and they use their knowledge to fight the evils of our world.

Critics said the actors in the movie seemed embarrassed to be on screen. They also noted the obvious flat directing, the lack of humor, and the "brain rotting" feelings of the overall flick. Despite a 2% Rotten Tomatoes rating several other movies were released, also with poor ratings.

BloodRayne Had No Bite

Directed by Uwe Boll and released in 2004, BloodRayne was a high profile video game adaptation that fell victim to the genre trend. Few movies based on video games have been critical darlings, but not many got worse reviews than the four percent rotten vampire flick.

Critics said, "BloodRayne is an absurd sword-and-sorcery vid-game adaptation from schlock-maestro Uwe Boll, featuring a distinguished (and slumming) cast. Shockingly, several sequels were made and went straight to video.

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By mike rampton | may 17, 2024.

Horror is unfairly maligned as a genre . If we think of high art as work that provokes an intellectual response and low art as something that provokes more of a physical one, horror falls firmly in the latter category for most. After all, shrieking in terror is a pretty physical response.

While there are absolutely some undeniable masterpieces in the horror genre, there are also a lot of schlocky stinkers. It’s not always about budget, either. Classics like The Blair Witch Project (1999), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), and Night Of The Living Dead (1968) were all made for peanuts but went on to transcend those limitations and make a big impact on pop culture.

Usually even a crappy horror movie has something going for it. But you’d be hard-pressed to find anything worth writing home about when it comes to the flicks that made it onto Rotten Tomatoes’ roundup of the worst horror movies of all time, like 2008’s One Missed Call . A remake of the 2003 Japanese horror movie of the same name by Takashi Miike, it placed first overall and has a score of 0 percent on the site, with film critic Wesley Morris dubbing it “hopelessly disconnected” and “another demonstration of how certain studios and producers care neither about us nor the skill required to pull off a respectable work of garbage.”

Other entrants onto the list—like FeardotCom (2002) and 2023’s Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey —did slightly better, earning a 3 percent score overall. But within the top 25, nothing cracks past a 6 percent score, and there are plenty of cynical by-the-numbers remakes (like 2017’s Flatliners ) and sequels with recycled plots (see: 1988’s Return of the Living Dead Part II ) to go around. You can check out the worst of the worst down below. Bear in mind that to even make it onto the rankings to begin with, these flicks had to have at least 20 reviews. (Ouch.)

Making a completely unwatchable horror film takes some doing. Further on, we break down the six that scored a flat 0 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Remarkably, one actor— Michael Landes of Final Destination 2 (2003) and the first season of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman , both of which are great—pops up in two of these. It’s not his fault!

One Missed Call (2008) // 0 Percent Score

Jaws: the revenge (1987) // 0 percent score, cabin fever (2016) // 0 percent score, the disappointments room (2016) // 0 percent score, homecoming (2009) // 0 percent score, beneath the darkness (2011) // 0 percent score.

Premise: This 2008 J-horror remake focuses on a curse that manifests through phone calls and results in candy popping out of dead people’s mouths.

“Fun” fact: Guillermo Del Toro passed up the opportunity to direct this in order to focus on Hellboy II: The Golden Army , which has a vastly more impressive 86 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Better movies to watch instead: The Ring (2002), The Grudge (2004)

Premise : Apparently great white sharks are big on holding a grudge, because in this follow-up to the 1975 summer blockbuster, one is out for vengeance against the Brody family and is willing to head down to the Bahamas to get it.

“Fun” fact : Star Michael Caine won his first Oscar in 1986 for Hannah and Her Sisters , but missed the ceremony because he was too busy shooting this clunker. He famously quipped: “I have never seen [ Jaws: The Revenge ], but by all accounts it is terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific.”

Better movies to watch instead: Jaws (1975), Cujo (1983)

Premise: This inexplicable remake of 2002’s Cabin Fever follows the original beat for beat but doesn’t have the novelty value of starring the guy from Boy Meets World . Why was this film made? Your guess is as good as ours.

“Fun” fact: One of the decisions the creative team made for their remake was to remove the comedic elements of the original.

Better movies to watch instead: The Evil Dead (1981), 28 Days Later (2002)

Premise: A New York couple moves to rural North Carolina and are either haunted by the house’s previous occupants, go bonkers or—get this—possibly both.

“Fun” fact: Some of the North Carolina locations used in this movie were also used in Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth (which has 38 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes). 

Better movies to watch instead: The Others (2001), Poltergeist (1982)

Premise: An obsessive stalker does a Misery on her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend and predictably, chaos ensues.

“Fun” fact: One of the filming locations was North Allegheny Senior High School in Pennsylvania, whose alumni include Christina Aguilera.

Better movies to watch instead: Misery (1990), Single White Female (1992)

Premise: An unhinged mortician-turned-murderer terrorizes a group of teenagers when they discover his secret (which involves dancing with his wife’s corpse).

“Fun” fact: Beneath The Darkness grossed a mere $9600 at the domestic box office.

Better movies to watch instead: Psycho (1960), The Shining (1980)

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Megalopolis, starring Shia LaBeouf and Adam Driver , debuted at Cannes Film Festival to harsh reviews and a tragically low review score.

The epic sci-fi film is set in an alternate modern-day New York where architect Cesar Catilina ( Adam Driver ) dreams of building the city into a utopia but his ambitions are challenged by Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito).

From acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola , the ‘Roman Epic fable’ has been in the early stages of production since the 1980s. Coppola’s $120million (£94million) passion project finally had its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival.

Despite the forty-year process, the crude, vulgar, at times incestuous, and fast-paced extravaganza seems to have landed far from perfection.

According to festival reports, the film received a seven-minute-long standing ovation with a mixture of applause and booing.

It initially debuted on the official film review site Rotten Tomatoes at a mere 38%, before slowly climbing to a controversial 50% at the time of writing.

A shockingly low score for a film packed with star talent including LaBeouf, Driver, Aubrey Plaza, Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman.

The Metro.co.uk review dubbed it ‘one of the worst films I’ve ever seen’ , adding: ‘Megalopolis is by far the most startling, grand and at times incomprehensible film that [Coppola has] made.’

This is a sharp departure from the fan hype around the film after the trailer dropped earlier this month in which Megalopolis was called ‘already the greatest movie ever made’ and his ‘best work’.

This is the first feature-length project LaBeouf has appeared in since his lead role 2022 biopic Padre Pio as the titular Italian priest.

In the film the 37-year-old Hollywood actor stars as Cesar’s antagonistic cousin Clodio, known for sleeping with his sisters. He takes up his own offensive against the architect, cleaving the city’s inhabitants even further apart.

The decadent, ancient Rome-inspired romp has a bitterly divided reception.

The Times offered up a measly one-star review , labelling the film a ‘head-wrecking abomination’.

‘This is 138 stultifying minutes of ill-conceived themes, half-finished scenes, nails-along-the-blackboard performances, word-salad dialogue and ugly visuals all seemingly in search of a story that isn’t there,’ the reviewer concluded.

The Daily Beast described the production as ‘stilted, earnest, over the top, CGI ridden, and utterly a mess’ ultimately destined to become a ‘cult classic’.

Meanwhile, the Guardian slammed Coppola’s vision , describing it as a ‘passion project without passion’.

The review continued: ‘[it’s] a bloated, boring and bafflingly shallow film, full of high-school-valedictorian verities about humanity’s future.’

Many reviewers seemed just as conflicted as the down-the-middle Rotten Tomatoes score.

‘Is it a good movie? Not by a long stretch. But it’s not one that can be easily dismissed, either,’ Hollywood Reporter posed .

While the Los Angeles Times concluded that once the audience let go of another Coppola ‘masterpiece’ (such as the Godfather Trilogy), ‘there is much to enjoy in Megalopolis, especially its cast members, leaning into their moments with an abandon that was probably a job requirement’.

There were a handful who thoroughly enjoyed the movie. ‘He’s done it again, and perhaps exceeded himself. Megalopolis might be the craziest thing I’ve ever seen,’ Vulture remarked .

Despite the poor score given the eye-watering budget, the 85-year-old director has no regrets about splurging hundreds of millions of dollars.

‘I don’t care. I never cared,’ he said. ‘I put the risk in the movie. I have no problems with the financials.

‘My children, without exceptions, have wonderful careers without a fortune. They don’t need a fortune.

‘It’s how I felt the film should be, and I was paying for it…. There are so many people who, when they die, say, “I wish I had done that.” When I die, I’ll say, “I got to do that”.’

There is currently no release date for Megalopolis.

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The 30 Worst-Reviewed Remakes of All Time

Second time’s the harm for these Rotten remakes, with each critically-trashed film here scored well below 30% on the Tomatometer. It’s probably no surprise there’s plenty of horror remakes on here (especially during those flare-ups when Hollywood would plunder overseas for material to adapt for American audiences) but since we’ve already got a worst horror movies list , let’s focus on the remakes that made critics scream without the tacky jump scares. Die Hard director John McTiernan virtually killed his career with the Rollerball reboot, and love made Guy Ritchie do some screwy things, like putting Madonna in Swept Away . Nicolas Cage double-dipped with Bangkok Dangerous and The Wicker Man , putting his image in a tail-spin until his rehabilitation in recent years. Tom Cruise proved he CAN’T do it all with The Mummy , immediately unravelling the Dark Universe. And the FBI may pay you to surf, but they’re certainly not wasting taxpayer dollars on a decent action flick in Point Break.

One Missed Call (2008) 0%

Cabin Fever (2016) 0%

Kite (2014) 0%

Rollerball (2002) 3%

Flatliners (2017) 4%

The Fog (2005) 4%

Jacob's Ladder (2019) 4%

Swept Away (2002) 5%

Yours, Mine & Ours (2005) 6%

Taxi (2004) 9%

Bangkok Dangerous (2008) 9%

When a Stranger Calls (2006) 9%

Shutter (2008) 11%

Martyrs (2015) 9%

Pulse (2006) 11%

Get Carter (2000) 11%

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) 14%

The Women (2008) 13%

Red Dawn (2012) 15%

Black Christmas (2006) 14%

The Mummy (2017) 15%

The Wicker Man (2006) 15%

Godzilla (1998) 20%

Hellboy (2019) 17%

The Haunting (1999) 17%

The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) 21%

The Grudge (2020) 20%

The Tourist (2010) 21%

The Pink Panther (2006) 21%

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Bad movie enthusiasts rejoice, we have a treat in store for you. Martin Guigui’s Beneath the Darkness , which holds the dishonorable distinction of being ranked as the sixth-worst horror film of all time by Rotten Tomatoes , is now available to stream for free. Hooray!

In addition to sitting at a perfect 0% rating with Rotten Tomatoes critics, the film boasts (?) an approval rating of just 15% from Rotten Tomatoes audience members. Additionally, the picture sits at a well-below average 4.5 out of 10 from IMDb users. Yikes.

If you are a glutton for punishment, or maybe you are just a curious soul with time to burn, you can find the picture available on Tubi as of the publication of this post. The advertisement-averse set will be pleased to know that the flick is also accessible on Hulu .

I have a vague recollection of taking in this much-maligned offering more than a decade ago and can’t recommend it as an entertaining effort. But I can safely say that anyone who enjoys riffing on bad movies with a group of friends will likely find plenty to (dis)like about this 2012 offering.

Beneath the Darkness features the legendary Dennis Quaid in a starring role but the seasoned thespian’s talent is sadly wasted. Starring alongside Quaid are Tony Oller, Aimee Teegarden, Stephen Ford, and Devon Werkheiser.

The setup goes as follows: After watching their best friend get murdered, a group of teens struggle to expose a local hero as the vicious killer and keep from becoming his next victims.

That’s all we have for you for the time being, dear reader. But please stay tuned to the site for more exciting updates on what’s streaming where in the near future. Additionally, be sure to follow @DreadCentral on Twitter so you never miss an update.

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One Of The Worst Marvel Movies Ever Dominates Netflix

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has developed into one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises. Of course, that doesn’t mean every Marvel film has been a hit. In fact, one of the worst reviewed Marvel movies ever is now available to stream on Netflix – and it’s the number one movie on the platform.

Though Disney’s Marvel Studios has been in a rough patch with their releases in recent years, it’s Sony that has struggled even more with their own comic book movies. While the studio has collaborated with Marvel on the largely successful MCU Spider-Man movies, they have had less success on their own.

The studio did come up with the Venom film series that stars Tom Hardy. Both Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage have been quite popular with fans. However, their release of Morbius with Jared Leto has not. (Unless you count the memes that even prompted Sony to bring it back to theaters for a short time, albeit where it still did not make much money.)

Now Sony’s latest release, Madame Web , has faced a similar fate. Though it’s been quite popular on the internet for the memes it’s inspired, it hasn’t exactly been considered a great superhero venture by most. Now, however, the mixed-to-negatively received Spider-Man spin-off is the number one streamed movie on Netflix.

Obviously this will grant an opportunity for many subscribers to see the film for the first time, especially if they chose not to see it in theaters. However, it’s unknown if there’s any possibility for a grand reevaluation. At least at this point in time. Nevertheless, there are fans of Madame Web out there – despite its 57% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes .

Ultimately, we’ll have to see what kind of shelf life Madame Web has with superhero fans. For now, however, it remains one of the worst reviewed Marvel movies of its time – and one that certainly has fans questioning what Sony has planned next in their side franchise of Marvel characters.

Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding Sony’s Marvel projects or the more mainstream Marvel Cinematic Universe as we have them. In the meantime, Sony’s Marvel movie Madame Web is available to stream on Netflix – if that’s something superhero fans are interested in watching, of course.

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The Worst Person in the World Reviews

Lovely Norwegian film. It has been a long time since I felt so invigorated and even gratified after watching a film... [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Oct 3, 2023

Trier is a gifted storyteller. The Worst Person in the World shows off the filmmaker’s command of rhythm and his affinity for the perfectly placed pop song.

Full Review | Jul 28, 2023

The soul of the film is exploring how life is about figuring it out. It speaks to this idea that at some point we are all destined to blossom into these superior beings we were told we would be at a young age leading to waiting instead of living.

Full Review | Jul 26, 2023

Through Reinsve's depiction of Julie combined with a resounding script to work with, she shares with us the realization that life is fleeting, confusing, unfair and excruciating, but so incredibly beautiful.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jul 26, 2023

One of the more profound moments comes from a monologue given by someone who is facing down his own mortality.

And yet, this is not the sort of film that’s laugh-out-loud, joke after joke that audiences are used to in the rom-com genre. The Worst Person in the World is much quieter in its humor, finding jokes in the absurdity of the shared human condition.

Full Review | Jul 25, 2023

The Worst Person in the World is a movie that is anti-motherhood, Julie isn’t villainized for her decision to not have children. Instead the film humanizes her.

Full Review | Jul 21, 2023

The Worst Person In The World feels revelatory for the empathy it lends to the turn of time. Trier trades ‘what’ with ‘how’: how does it feel to be turning 30? This question inform all his decisions.

Full Review | Jul 20, 2023

The Worst Person in The World is a superb film that captures the anxiety many feel in their 20s as they struggle to reach their potential while being a moving and yet somewhat uplifting tale of love and loss with electric performances

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Jul 19, 2023

It’s impressive enough for a film to present a character that feels this authentic and fully realized. This film goes beyond that with Renate Reinsve’s Julie to give us someone who faces so many challenges that are felt by an entire generation.

Full Review | May 2, 2023

Julie is a kind of dream girl for the modern male feminist: a fantasy of liberated womanhood disguised as an exemplar of the “millennial” condition.

Full Review | Feb 17, 2023

Few films have more potently exposed the empty romance of the autonomous self, “empowered” to live free of the sacrifices requisite in things like marriage, parenthood, and rootedness.

Full Review | Jan 27, 2023

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind meets Fleabag in Norway with this smart romcom about a drifting bookshop worker (Renate Reinsve) nearing 30.

Full Review | Dec 27, 2022

The film's free spirit justifies the slightly melodramatic ending because just as its protagonist, The Worst Person in the World never takes its actions into account as it seeks freedom from social norms. [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 9/10 | Dec 21, 2022

I loved The Worst Person in the World.

Full Review | Oct 4, 2022

Fluid and irresistibly of-the-moment, capturing the fullness of life in all its beauties and tragedies.

Full Review | Original Score: A | Sep 22, 2022

The Worst Person in the World stands out in the crowded coming-of-age genre thanks to a smart, sensitive script and Renate Reinsve’s poignant lead performance.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Sep 1, 2022

Hilarious, romantic, and poignant, The Worst Person in the World … tells something true about a woman’s experience.

Full Review | Aug 23, 2022

While Trier’s film is frequently dynamic and funny, a wistfulness emerges in the second half as the characters contemplate lost time and missed chances.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Jul 21, 2022

As a snapshot of an age and life stage, Trier helms a film that's canny and incisive, also perfects the sensation of constantly zipping onwards even when it seems as if you're stuck, and knows how to find both joy and darkness in tandem.

Full Review | Jul 8, 2022