Making a good movie is incredibly hard: everything has to come together to deliver an unforgettable experience.
Do you know what’s arguably even harder, though? Making a movie so bad that nobody likes it. Yet these films were up to the task, apparently.
You’d be surprised at how many movies are so bad that they have a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Here are the worst of the worst.
Wagons East
On paper, a comedy starring John Candy and Richard Lewis is a match made in heaven.
In reality, it was a nightmare. Candy’s heart was never in it during filming, due to his poor health, which led to his death during filming, as well as a contractual obligation to star in the film.
Look Who’s Talking Now!
The Look Who’s Talking franchise saw success with two films, which essentially star talking babies.
TriStar Pictures wanted to capture lightning in a bottle once again in 1993, this time introducing talking dogs. However, the third movie in the franchise proved that the concept had run its course.
Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2
The original Superbabies follows in the footsteps of the Look Who’s Talking franchise, only it forgets an important step: making a good movie.
However, it made its money back at the box office, which meant it was time for a sequel. While the original “boasts” a 2% on Rotten Tomatoes, the sequel is far, far worse. Yes, talking babies are already fake, but everything about the movie looks cheap and phony.
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Highlander II: The Quickening
1986’s Highlander is a cult classic fantasy film that doubles as one of the best B-movies of all time.
Given its longstanding success, it should come as no surprise that a sequel was eventually made. Sadly, 1991’s Highlander II is an absolute mess from start to finish. This isn’t B-movie good, nor is it in the category of “so bad it’s good.” It’s just plain bad.
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever
There are over 100 critic reviews for Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film still holds a 0% rating.
It takes a special talent for a film to be so bad that over 100 critics hate it. Ironically, the video game adaptation was actually pretty good!
Simon Sez
The year is 1999. Dennis Rodman and Dane Cook are starring in an action movie. The title of the movie uses the letter “Z” instead of “S.”
It’s as bad as you think. Don’t even watch it if you’re looking for a bad movie to mock. It’s a gigantic waste of time that tries to cash in on Rodman’s popularity and personality during the NBA lockout. Rodman can ball, but he can’t act.
National Lampoon’s Gold Diggers
The National Lampoon brand has delivered some of the best comedies of all time. Animal House and Vacation are all-time greats.
Recently, however, the National Lampoon brand has failed to deliver, with 2003’s Gold Diggers being one of the worst. It’s an incredible offensive comedy hamstrung by a PG-13 rating.
Staying Alive
A sequel to Saturday Night Fever that brings back John Travolta, what could go wrong? It turns out, everything.
This is living proof that unnecessary sequels aren’t a new concept. They’ve existed for quite some time, with Saturday Night Fever still being one of the worst sequels of all time.
Gotti
John Travolta is one of the most accomplished actors of our generation, but he’s not immune to disasters.
We just talked about Staying Alive, and probably should also be talking about Battlefield Earth here as well. More recently, 2018’s Gotti floundered as an awful film in every possible way. Bad writing, poor acting, and it feels like the movie was trying way too hard to impress.
The Ridiculous 6
It’s a common meme today that Adam Sandler only makes movies to hang out with his friends. The Ridiculous 6 is a perfect example of that.
While it may not take place in a glamorous vacation spot, The Ridiculous 6 is lazy and highly offensive.
Problem Child
Long before the days of modern Adam Sandler movies, inoffensive comedies were still a common occurrence.
One such example is the 1990 film Problem Child. Yes, the movie’s entire premise is based around a spoiled brat of a kid who acts out of line, but that’s not a one-way ticket to making a bad movie. There are ways you can pull the premise off without stinking up the joint.
John Henry
When I think of John Henry, I think of the folk story about the steel-driving man we learned about in school.
I do not think about an ex-gang member who wields a hammer as a weapon while spewing witty one-liners to protect those in need.
The Nutcracker in 3D
How do you mess up a classic like The Nutcracker? Andrei Konchalovsky’s 3D adaptation defies the odds to find a way.
The cast has plenty of star power, featuring Elle Fanning, Nathan Lane, and John Turturro. The problem, though, is that it strays too far from the source material, and that’s where it flounders.
London Fields
Based on the 1989 novel of the same name, the 2018 movie adaptation of London Fields fails to live up to the expectations of the novel.
It’s not due to the impressive ensemble cast, which has more than enough star power to draw in viewers. Instead, it’s poor execution, not to mention issues stemming from the fact that the book was more than likely unfilmable.
Redline
Released in 2007 following the success of the original Fast and the Furious films, Redline looked to cash in on the street racing trend.
However, there’s something Redline lacks, besides family, of course: heart. The film was also notorious for star Eddie Griffin crashing a $1.5 million Enzo during a publicity stunt to promote the film.
The Queen’s Corgi
I don’t even know where to start with this one, so I’ll let the plot summary take it away.
Queen Elizabeth II suggests that one of her corgis, Rex, is a good mate for Mitzi, the dog belonging to President Donald Trump and his wife Melania. However, Rex isn’t exactly too happy.
It’s a stereotypical romantic comedy jammed into a poorly made animated film that involves the Trumps for some reason.
Pinocchio
Here’s the problem with 2002’s Pinocchio.
The original Italian film was a mixed bag; it’s not a good movie, but it’s nowhere near worthy of a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
For some reason, though, the movie got an American dub over the original Italian actors, and that’s the one that performed poorly. The American actors were horribly miscast.
One Missed Call
Many people dismiss the horror genre as a bunch of subpar movies, but in reality, the best horror movies are a work of art. Recently, the work of Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsommar) is a prime example of this.
Unfortunately, 2008’s One Missed Call is nowhere near as good as those films. It’s a subpar remake of a far better Japanese horror film.
A Thousand Words
You know what’s a really, really bad idea for a movie? Asking Eddie Murphy to shut his mouth.
The acclaimed comedian is known for his wisecracks, one-liners, and sharp humor. Yet A Thousand Words strips him of that ability.
The Last Days of American Crime
Even if the 2020 film didn’t release during the George Floyd protests, I’d still wager it would carry a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Last Days of American Crime tries so hard to present itself as an important piece of American cinema, but instead, it’s shallow, empty, and out of touch.
Hard Kill
You’d figure that Bruce Willis playing the villain in a film that evokes memories of Die Hard would be a slam dunk. There’s just one problem: his performance is lifeless.
Hard Kill is one of Willis’ last films, but sadly, he didn’t go out on top. Instead, he’s completely checked out. There was also an incident, according to the LA Times, in which Willis accidentally fired a prop gun loaded with blanks at the wrong time, startling production members.
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