If you thought watching paint dry was dull, brace yourself for our countdown of the 20 worst flicks to grace (or disgrace) the silver screen – according to critics. We’re talking about cinematic tragedies that are more cringe than binge. So, grab your popcorn, and let’s plunge into the abyss of calamitous cinema!
The Emoji Movie (2017)
Critics panned the movie, labeling it a “meh” affair, which is ironically fitting given that its protagonist is the “meh” emoji. The movie’s lackluster storytelling, poor character development, and blatant commercialism have been criticized.
It holds a dismal critic score of just 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, and the audience gave it an underwhelming user score of 28%.
The Last Airbender (2010)
This live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series was criticized for its clumsy plot, uninspiring dialogue, and lackluster 3D effects. Critics gave it a meager score of 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience score of 30%.
Shyamalan’s attempt to capture the magic of the original series fell flat, making “The Last Airbender” a disappointing cinematic endeavor.
Catwoman (2004)
This film is often the subject of many “worst-ever” discussions, and the critics seem to agree, giving it a pitiful score of 9% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences weren’t much more generous, with a user score of 18%. Halle Berry’s portrayal of the seductive feline anti-hero could not salvage the weak plot and the overreliance on CGI.
Alone in the Dark (2005)
This cinematic disaster, directed by Uwe Boll, is notorious for dragging audiences into the cinematic equivalent of purgatory. Critics were scathing in their reviews, gifting it a pitiful 1% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Whether it’s the nonsensical plot, laughable special effects, or the cringe-inducing dialogue, “Alone in the Dark” checks all the boxes of a truly terrible movie.
The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence) (2015)
The film’s promise of a disturbingly grand finale felt more like a stomach-churning slog than a thrilling culmination. Critics were left equally aghast, resulting in a pitiful Rotten Tomatoes critic score of only 17%.
Metacritic wasn’t much kinder, assigning a score of 5/100. Audiences didn’t find much to love either, with a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of only 16%.
Disaster Movie (2008)
Scoring a dreadful 1.9/10 on IMDb and a critic score of 1% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s safe to say that this film wasn’t exactly a hit. Critics labeled it a “cinematic train wreck,” with one reviewer saying, “I felt like I was being punished for some horrible misdeed just by sitting through it.”
Norbit (2007)
This Eddie Murphy-starring comedy, if you can call it that, boasts a pitiful 9% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, with an equally dismal user score of 49%. Critics lambasted the film for its tasteless humor and wasteful use of Murphy’s talent.
The New York Times even went as far as to call it “aggressively crude and unamusing.”
Scary Movie V (2013)
Scary Movie V (2013) is the epitome of a comedy gone wrong. Critics have consistently panned it, dishing out a dreadful score of 4% on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience also echoes this sentiment, with a user score of 2.8 out of 10 on IMDb.
The film’s attempt to parody contemporary horror films, including Paranormal Activity and Mama, falls flat with its forced humor and lack of originality.
Daddy Day Camp (2007)
Landing at an abysmal 1% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s a prime example of a sequel that never should’ve been greenlit. The film, a follow-up to the marginally successful “Daddy Day Care,” lacked the charm and humor of its predecessor, proving that sometimes, less is indeed more.
Baby Geniuses (1999)
This purported comedy’s attempt to charm viewers with the gimmick of “talking” babies results in more cringe than chuckle. Critics gave it a collectively abysmal score of just 2.6 out of 10.
The New York Times described it as “one joke stretched out over 97 minutes,” while Roger Ebert declared it had “no reason for existence.”
Chaos (2005)
This film is best remembered for its unanimous panning by critics, earning a remarkably low aggregate score of 2% on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience didn’t treat it any kinder, with a score of just 25%.
Critics described it as a hodgepodge of poorly executed scenes and uninspired performances, with one particularly damning review describing it as “an exercise in depravity.”
The In Crowd (2000)
With a dismal critic score of 2% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm user score of 37%, this movie left audiences cringing more than applauding. Critics described the script as cliche-ridden, shallow, and utterly forgettable.
The plot, centered around a mysterious woman in a high-end country club, was flagged for its unconvincing storyline and lackluster performances.
Epic Movie (2007)
This film attempted to lampoon the most popular movies of its time but instead found itself with a pitiful 2% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. The audiences weren’t too impressed, giving it a measly user score of 3.1/10 on IMDb.
Critics described it as “a scatterbrained, slapdash collection of pop-culture lampoons,” and users echoed this sentiment, labeling it “a painful cinematic experience.”
The Master of Disguise (2002)
With a rather disheartening critic score of 1% on Rotten Tomatoes and a user score of 2.4/10 on IMDb, the movie was panned for its uninspired slapstick humor and lackluster storyline. Dana Carvey, known for his comedic chops on Saturday Night Live, couldn’t save this film from its doom.
Critics and audiences alike found little to enjoy, with even the most forgiving reviews dubbing it as a master of disguise in the realm of bad cinema.
Transylmania (2009)
A cinematic disaster that’s as bloodless as the vampires it attempts to lampoon, this film scored a woeful 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. The plot, set in a haunted Romanian castle, is as thin as the Transylvanian fog that enshrouds it.
Critics accused it of relying on tired, offensive stereotypes and crude humor rather than genuine wit or character development.
A Thousand Words (2012)
Critics bestowed a measly score of 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, expressing their disappointment with its lack of originality and subpar comedic timing. Audience members gave it a slightly higher, but still dismal, score of 33%.
The movie’s premise, Eddie Murphy’s character being forced to speak sparingly as each utterance dwindles down a mystical tree’s leaves, was deemed absurd and wasted on a weak script.
Twisted (2004)
This film, attempting to keep us on the edge of our seats, managed to fall flat on its face, securing a paltry critic score of 1% and a user score of 24% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics slammed the film for its predictable plot twists (pun intended) and lackluster performances, with one reviewer noting, “Twisted’s attempts at suspenseful thriller are laughably bad.”
The Nutcracker in 3D
This 2010 catastrophe of a film is a misguided adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas-themed ballet. Critics marked it down with a meager 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience handed it a dismal 20% user score.
Critics lambasted the film for its jarring tone, unnecessary 3D effects, and perplexingly dark deviations from the source material. The film was labeled as the “Nutcracker Nightmare” in one scathing review.
Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party (2016)
Directed by Dinesh D’Souza, this politically charged documentary is a polarizing spectacle that critics panned; it currently holds an abysmal 4% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Audience Score isn’t much better at 16%.
Critics categorically dismissed the film as propaganda, with The Hollywood Reporter calling it “a piece of ahistorical right-wing agitprop” and Variety describing it as “an embarrassment to serious documentary filmmakers.”
Gigli (2003)
This Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez-led disaster is infamous for its convoluted plot and cringe-inducing dialogue. Critics were unimpressed, to say the least, as evidenced by its abysmal 6% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The audience wasn’t much kinder, giving it a slightly higher but still dismal score of 13%
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