Horror Films with Bad Reviews: A Unique Watchlist

Description: Often dubbed the "worst film ever made," this Ed Wood classic features aliens, zombies, and a plot that's as confusing as it is entertaining.

Fact: Bela Lugosi, who appears in the film, died before production was completed, leading to his character being played by a stand-in, often with a cape covering his face.

Description: A sequel to one of the most iconic horror films, it's infamous for its convoluted plot, bizarre imagery, and lack of connection to the original's terror.

Fact: The film features a scene where Linda Blair's character uses a machine to enter a hypnotic state, which was intended to be a metaphor for spiritual exploration.

Description: Known for its infamous "Garbage Day!" scene, this sequel to a controversial slasher film is remembered more for its campy humor than its horror elements.

Fact: The film includes extensive footage from the first movie, making it a unique case of a sequel that's more of a rehash than a continuation.

Description: Known for its nonsensical plot about vegetarian goblins, this film has become a staple in "so bad it's good" horror movie lists, with its unintentional humor and poor production values.

Fact: The film has no trolls in it, and the sequel title is misleading as it has no connection to the original "Troll" movie. It has inspired a documentary, "Best Worst Movie," about its cult following.

Description: Although not strictly a horror film, its infamy and bizarre narrative make it a horror experience in its own right. It's often cited as one of the worst films ever made, yet it has a cult following.

Fact: The film was written, directed, produced, and starred Tommy Wiseau, who remains an enigmatic figure in cinema. It has inspired a successful stage production and a biographical film, "The Disaster Artist."

Description: A remake of the 1973 classic, this version starring Nicolas Cage has been widely panned for its over-the-top acting and bizarre plot twists, making it a horror comedy by accident.

Fact: Nicolas Cage's performance, especially the infamous "bees" scene, has become a meme, contributing to the film's notoriety.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, its adaptation of the beloved animated series into a live-action film was so poorly received that it's often considered a horror for fans of the original.

Fact: M. Night Shyamalan, who directed this film, has since expressed regret over how it turned out.

Description: M. Night Shyamalan's attempt at an eco-horror film where plants release toxins to kill humans, it's criticized for its implausible science and stilted dialogue.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Green Effect" before being changed to avoid confusion with another film.

Description: This film attempts to be an eco-horror but ends up being a spectacle of poor special effects, wooden acting, and a bizarre plot involving killer birds.

Fact: The director, James Nguyen, has a background in real estate and finance, not filmmaking, which might explain the film's unique approach to storytelling.

Description: A meta-sequel that takes the original concept to an even more grotesque level, it was banned in several countries for its graphic content.

Fact: The film is presented in black and white to avoid an NC-17 rating in the US, yet it still received an X rating in the UK.