Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Critics did not enjoy Jaws: The Revenge as they felt the plot was convoluted and that the final product was clearly the result of production issues. Even Michael Caine said: “I have never seen it, but by all accounts it is terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific.”
Jaws The Revenge (1987)
Mac And Me (1988)
Many people hated this film and said that it was a cheap imitation of the successful E.T. Another main issue was the blatant product placement that made it feel like one long commercial. It also flopped in the box office, recovering only half of its total budget.
Mac And Me (1988)
Madhouse (1990)
Critics felt that 1990’s Madhouse did not feel like a feature film but instead like a lackluster TV sitcom. Interestingly, despite a low critical rating, the audience rating is a bit higher, with viewers liking Kirstie Alley and John Larroquette’s on screen chemistry.
Madhouse (1990)
The Master Of Disguise (2002)
Dana Carvey stars in this 2002 film as Pistachio Disguisey, and while he is usually the master of impressions, people felt like this movie was not funny at all and felt very lifeless. Luckily for the filmmakers, the film managed to make just over double its budget, so at least it wasn’t a complete loss.
The Master Of Disguise (2002)
The Apple (1980)
The Apple is a sci-fi musical (yes, you read that correctly) that tells the story of hippie-fied Adam and Eve, who are called Alphie and Eve in the film. Eve is constantly drawn to a party lifestyle, and Alphie tries to save her from the perils of partying, while the movie peppers in biblical references. While it totally bombed when it came out, it has had somewhat of a cult classic resurgence.
The Apple (1980)
Homecoming (2009)
Homecoming is a 2009 indie film starring Mischa Barton and Matt Long, and is the story of Bartons character befriending her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend and then later hits the girlfriend with a car while drunk. Critics felt that the writing was very poor and that the storyline was a big cliche, while being a bad imitation of Misery.
Homecoming (2009)
Ishtar (1987)
1987’s Ishtar was a total box office failure and was panned by critics. The major issues during filming included interpersonal problems while filming, leading the film to be called “one of the worst films ever made.” It’s pretty crazy they were able to get Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman in this dud.
Ishtar (1987)
Generation Um… (2012)
This 2012 film featuring Keanu Reeves tells the story of John Wall celebrating his birthday with two girls. The three spend their time together in total debauchery, but viewers felt like the storyline didn’t go anywhere, and critics felt that despite Reeves’ valiant efforts, the movie could not be saved.2
Generation Um… (2012)
Ballistic: Ecks Vs. Sever (2002)
Ballistic: Ecks Ve. Sever is about an FBI agent and a DIA agent who are sworn enemies having to come together to defeat a common enemy. Critics felt that the film felt like a really long, never-ending trailer, and viewers felt that the actual trailer gave away all of the actions scenes.
Ballistic Ecks Vs. Sever (2002)
Cabin Fever (2016)
While the 2002 Cabin Fever was a big success, this 2016 remake of the movie was not well received. Critics said that the only good thing about this version was its realistically gruesome makeup. Viewers felt that this remake was missing the humor that made the original so great.
Cabin Fever (2016)
Return To The Blue Lagoon (1991)
This followup to the original film The Blue Lagoon was not well received at all, as critics felt that this sequel was almost an exact copy of the original. Viewers were not pleased at all about the original teenage couple being killed off in this film.
Return To The Blue Lagoon (1991)
The Starving Games (2013)
The Starving Games is a parody film that pokes fun at popular films of the day, including Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Sherlock Holmes, The Avengers, and The Hunger Games. It was a total flop, and critics said that it was completely insufferable. It also only earned $3.8 million against a $4.6 million budget.
The Starving Games (2013)
The Slugger’s Wife (1985)
This 1985 baseball themed rom-com was criticized by viewers for being low on the “com,” complaining that it was not funny at all. They said the storyline was too clunky and the lack of believable chemistry between the main characters, which is pretty critical for a rom-com.
The Slugger’s Wife (1985)
London Fields (2018)
This 2018 film is based on the novel of the same name, but critics felt that this movie did a total disservice to the book. The director of the film actually sued the producers, saying that they used his name in order to promote a film cut that he did not approve.
London Fields (2018)
Dream A Little Dream (1989)
Dream A Little Dream from 1989 was panned by critics who called it unwatchable and felt it was lacking cohesion. Viewers didn’t hate it as much, and with a 62% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, overall felt that the movie definitely falls into the category of 80’s guilty pleasure flick.
Dream A Little Dream (1989)
Staying Alive (1983)
While Saturday Night Fever was a smash hit, its followup film Staying Alive could not say the same. John Travola revives the role of Tony Manero, who is still pursuing Broadway dreams. Critics thought that it was a sad imitation of the original. However, the movie was still a box office hit, earning six times the budget.
Staying Alive (1983)
The Postman (1997)
1997’s The Postman was an unfortunate flop after Kevin Costner’s string of hits, including Field of Dreams, Dances with Wolves, and JFK. The film completely flopped, which is especially bad news for him because he was also the film’s director and main actor. The film won the Razzie for Worst Picture that year.
The Postman (1997)
Any Day (2015)
This 2015 film tells the story of Vian McLean who served 12 years in prison and now has to deal with life on the outside, including falling in love. Critics thought that while the film had the right idea, its execution was fumbled and that even Sean Bean was not able to save this flop.
Any Day (2015)
I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)
I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer is the third film of the series, but this one was released directly to video. The new cast was not able to captivate audiences like the original, and critics thought that it did not add anything new to the series and ultimately was very dull.
I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)
Jack And Jill (2011)
Fraternal twins Jack and Jill, who were both played by Adam Sandler, are the main characters of this film, which critics called mediocre, moronic, and sophomoric — so it’s safe to say they did not like it at all. Most viewers agreed, saying that the movie was ridiculous and immature.
Jack And Jill (2011)
Wagons East (1994)
Wagons East is a comedy about Wild West pioneers, but critics felt that it was not as good as western comedies that were previously released, feeling that it was a derivative. Just about a third of audiences liked the film, saying that they enjoyed John Candy’s role, which was his last, as he died while filming.
Wagons East (1994)
Superman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987)
1987’s Superman IV: The Quest For Peace is the fourth film in the Christopher Reeves led Superman series, and it is often called one of the worst films of all time due to the poor quality of the film, which is explained by the studio cutting the film’s budget in half right before production began.
Superman IV The Quest For Peace (1987)
Pinocchio (2002)
Although Italian audiences enjoyed the Robert Benigni led Pinocchioi live action rendition, even winning two Italian film awards, American critics absolutely hated it. He ended up winning the Worst Actor Razzie in 2003. Funnily enough, Benigni appeared in another Italian remake of Pinocchio, in which he played Geppetto.
Pinocchio (2002)
Redline (2007)
Natasha Martin is the main character of 2007’s Redline, who fixes and races cars, while being an aspiring musician who ends up being involved with the mob. What? Yes, critics felt that the plot was all over the place and showed poor treatment of women.
Redline (2007)
Dark Crimes (2018)
This 2018 film is a fictionalized version of a true story of a Polish author who killed a man that had an affair with his wife and later wrote a fiction novel about the story. Police later found a second manuscript along with plans for a second murder. The film, which stars Jim Carrey, did not live up to the true crime story.
Dark Crimes (2018)
A Thousand Words (2012)
This 2012 film tells the story of Jack McCall who is prone to lying. He has a run in with a spiritual guru that leads him to a tree whose leaves fall out anytime he speaks. Critics felt that it was an odd choice to have Eddie Murphy, whose voice is so distinct, have to be silent. Audiences did not enjoy the film much either.
A Thousand Words (2012)
Simon Sez (1999)
This 1999 comedy was called “extremely formulaic” by critics, and was also described as hard to watch, brain dead, and calling Dennis Rodman a “one-trick pony.” Viewers also hated it, leading the film to be a box office flop.
Simon Sez (1999)
Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol (1987)
As can be expected from a 4th installment of a franchise, Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol was described as the beginning of the end of the franchise, saying that it had become stale and without any logic in the plot. However, it still did well commercially, making $76.8 million against a $17 million budget.
Police Academy 4 Citizens On Patrol (1987)
Precious Cargo (2016)
Critics felt that 2016’s Precious Cargo felt like it should have been made in the 1990s and that it did not add anything new to the cultural landscape. They said the plot twists were predictable, the dialogue felt stuff, and that the script was very weak. It also did not do well at the box office.
Precious Cargo (2016)
Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
While the original Highlander did well, 1991’s followup Highlander II: The Quickening was absolutely despised by critics and viewers alike. The film barely earned back half of its budget. Despite this huge failure, there was a third movie made in the series and it actually did better than this sequel.
Highlander II The Quickening (1991)
Stranded (2013)
Critics thought that this 2013 stuck in space film was just a combination of all the bad parts of other stuck in space movies made before it. Viewers also hated it, saying that the special effects made things worse since they looked so cheap.
Stranded (2013)
Dark Tide (2012)
Dark Tide’s budget was $25 million, but it did so poorly that it only made back a paltry $1.2 million. Critics and viewers agreed that there was no tension in the film, it dragged on for too long, and that the dialogue was truly awful.
Dark Tide (2012)
American Anthem (1986)
American Anthem tells the story of a football player Steve Tevere who dreams of becoming a gymnast. He meets Julie Llyod, who is a gymnast, and the two fall in love as they train for the Olympics. Tevere is played by real life gymnast Mitch Gaylord, but critics felt he was not a good actor. The film barely made back half of its filming budget.
American Anthem (1986)
The Ridiculous 6 (2015)
The Ridiculous 6 features Adam Sandler playing Tommy, also known as White Knife, who is taken in by a Native American tribe. Critics felt that the film featured racist overtones, and there was also a lot of controversy surrounding the filming.
The Ridiculous 6 (2015)
Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star (2011)
Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star is supposed to be a comedy that pokes fun of child stars in Hollywood, but critics felt that it was just not funny at all. The movie ended up being a total box office failure and also earned six Razzie nominations that year.
Bucky Larson Born To Be A Star (2011)
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)
The Garbage Pail Kids were popular trading cards in the late 1980’s that were created in order to poke fun at the popular Cabbage Patch Kids. The 1987 movie based on the cards was called grotesque by critics and viewers alike.
The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
Daddy Day Camp (Daddy Day Care 2) (2007)
Daddy Day Camp is the sequel to Daddy Day Care, and tells the story of Charlie and Phil taking over their childhood summer camp. Critics felt that the script was terrible and the storyline was too predictable. Viewers also did not enjoy the movie at all.
Daddy Day Camp (Daddy Day Care 2) (2007)
Bolero (1984)
1984’s Bolero is a bizarre film about an heiress who wants to lose her virginity and the mishaps along the way. Critics felt that the movie was a soft core adult film with horrible acting, editing, and writing. Viewers felt that real adult films have better storylines.
Bolero (1984)
Return Of The Living Dead Part II (1988)
This sequel to The Return of the Living Dead was a total flop and actually holds a 5% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics felt that it was a poor rendition of the original cult classic. Many of the viewers who thought it wasn’t so bad admitted that they watched it when they were younger, so it might not hold up now.
Return Of The Living Dead Part II (1988)
Problem Child (1990)
An infertile couple adopt Junior, who causes them a lot of trouble and also befriends a serial killer, who ends up kidnapping Junior and his adoptive mother Flo. Critics felt tha tmovie was not funny at all and that it was a bad combination of Dennis the Menace and The Omen. Despite this, it actually did well in the box office.
Problem Child (1990)
