Main Menu

Recent posts

#12
Bad Movies / Re: RECENT VIEWINGS (Bad Movie...
Last post by M.10rda - October 31, 2026, 10:07:51 AM
I forgot to mention the worst and funniest Bad Movie thing about PRACTICAL MAGIC 2, which is that the bad guy drives the left side of Joey King's head into a stone wall, knocking her unconscious, and then when she's rescued she has a large contusion on the right side of her head.  :lookingup:    Somehow I will relate this information to

THE LEVENGER TAPES (2012):
...Another FF film that I didn't watch consciously after TURTLE ISLAND, though the title should have been a tip-off. An annoying geeky community college kid and two girls who are way too hot to ever be hanging out w/ him commit a couple minor crimes during a road trip in the woods and then spot a famously missing/abducted little girl (yes, in the woods) and can't call the police after having committed some minor crimes so they attempt to investigate/rescue her themselves. Now, spotting a famously missing/abducted little girl in the woods could have been a sufficiently suspenseful premise all on its own, but THE LEVENGER (that's the little girl) TAPES, in its infinite wisdom, decides to add a second little girl in the woods who is possessed by a demon. Actually, come to think of it, it might be the same little abducted girl who is possessed by the demon, though I couldn't figure out that part and honestly I don't think it made any sense or really mattered anyway.

LEVENGER TAPES has all the same problems as TURTLE ISLAND but none of the positive attributes. The three protagonists [sic] receive a lot of laborious character development that never matters to the plot. The guy is insufferable and the two ladies either act with improbable earnestness or transparent boredom. Every (handheld camcorder) shot is perfectly framed on the action at all times, even in moments of stark terror when by all indications the character holding the camera wouldn't be looking in the direction of the camera. I know some people really hate CLOVERFIELD, but that film provides a psychological motivation for keeping the camera pointed at the action. How do CLOVERFIELD-detractors feel about FF films like LEVENGER...?

LEVENGER has a similar tragic flaw to TURTLE ISLAND in that both films seem to acknowledge the limitations of the FF genre and thus introduce additional narrative elements that end up compromising the FF premise altogether. LEVENGER has non-FF sequences where three cops (including Chris Mulkey, who was a regular on TWIN PEAKS for God's sake) sit around watching the Found Footage. During these scenes, two of the characters in the FF are described as being totally dismembered and disemboweled, which contradicts what we see or hear about happening to them in the footage.  :bouncegiggle: Did LEVENGER's filmmakers even watch their final cut before they released it, or did the demon girl kill two people hastily, then return to further dismantle their bodies?

Incidentally, it would seem as if the demon girl picks up the camera herself and carries it through the woods at the end on an errand. Or maybe this is just further narrative confusion engendered by the misconceived multiple diegeses.......

1/5    Also, FTR, a plurality of characters are attacked and knocked unconscious in the middle of the film, survive, and come to in order to wander the woods again before meeting their inevitable fates. This happens quite often in films that I watch, including PRACTICAL MAGIC 2, in which both King and Lee Pace receive blows to the head, fall unconscious, and then recover w/ no apparent significant concussive trauma/brain damage. (Well, Lee Pace is even more attracted to imminent pre-death Michael Jackson Bullock after she knocks him out, so there's that.)

In reality, losing consciousness for more than a few seconds from head trauma generally results in some small or large amount of short- or long-term cerebral impairment. An ex-girlfriend's brother fell off his skateboard and hit his head, momentarily blacked out, then forgot his name and couldn't recognize his family for weeks. (That kid went on to star in some relatively well-known low-budget horror flicks, btw.) I made a horror feature in college where multiple characters are knocked out, but when they come to they wander around seriously f***ed up, as one tends to do. I myself have received multiple heavy blows to the skull as a child, though I only was hit in the face and blacked out once (in my 20s), totally sober, and recovered consciousness w/in 2-5 seconds. Now did I receive any brain damage? I ask you, behold my reviews on this website and you make the call!  :teddyr:  :lookingup:
#13
Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2
Last post by indianasmith - October 31, 2026, 08:58:21 AM
THE SLASHER NURSE (2025) I grew up in the late 70's and early 80's, the golden age of slasher films.
It's such an easy formula - get a bunch of teenagers in an isolated location, a masked killer, some drunken hijinks, a dash of nudity, a bunch of killing, a final girl, and a jump scare at the end because the killer isn't really dead.

This movie got it all wrong.  I mean, the body count was high, but the story was unconvincing and the plot was boring and full of holes; the victims were all in their late 30's and none of them were that attractive.  I couldn't even stay awake to finish it last night, I watched the last 40 minutes this morning and it was still bad.  The Nurse's rampage in the restaurant was the only remotely entertaining part of the whole film.

2/5
#14
Bad Movies / Re: The Killer Tomato movies
Last post by claws - October 31, 2026, 04:25:05 AM
🍅 Killer Tomatoes Ranked & Reviewed

1. Return of the Killer Tomatoes! (1988) — 2.0/5 (Fair)

A rare case where a sequel actually improves upon the original, though given the franchise standard, that isn't saying much. This entry embraces self-aware meta-humor, featuring shameless product placement gags and an early, hilarious performance by a young George Clooney. It's lighthearted, absurd, and easily the most entertaining and competent film of the bunch.

2. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978) — 1.5/5 (Barely Sufficient)

The low-budget cult classic that started it all relies heavily on goofy slapstick, giant rolling foam tomatoes, and an iconic parody song ("Puberty Love"). While its zero-budget charm and pop-culture legacy make it historically notable, the comedic pacing drags significantly between set pieces.

3. Killer Tomatoes Eat France! (1992) — 1.0/5 (Poor)

Moving the madness overseas does little to revive the joke, resulting in a tedious spoof that relies on tired French stereotypes and recycled sight gags. John Astin tries his best to camp it up as Professor Gangreen, but the forced absurdity quickly wears out its welcome.

4. Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! (1991) — 0.5/5 (Very Poor)

Scavenging for laughs in an exhausted franchise, this third installment is a sluggish chore to sit through. Despite a brief appearance by John Astin, the film suffers from terrible production values, uninspired comedic timing, and bottom-of-the-barrel tomato antics.

Revised Summary Note

Return of the Killer Tomatoes! stands as a rare case where the first sequel is actually better than the original. That isn't saying much, considering every entry in the franchise ranges from bad to terrible! Still, if you haven't seen any of them, the original 1978 film is worth a look purely for its legendary cult status.
#15
Bad Movies / Re: The Killer Tomato movies
Last post by chainsaw midget - October 30, 2026, 09:13:22 PM
I'm surprised by the number of people here on a BAD MOVIE forum that haven't seen the Killer Tomatoes movies. 

What's next?  Are you people all going to tell me you haven't seen Plan 9?  Highlander 2? 
#16
Good Movies / Re: Recent Viewings, Part 2
Last post by FatFreddysCat - October 30, 2026, 08:51:06 PM
"Jennifer's Body" (2009)
A high school cheerleader (Megan Fox) is possessed by a Succubus demon, which leads to numerous gory deaths around town. It's up to her mousy former best friend (Amanda Seyfried) to figure out how to stop the undead hottie's killing spree.
A sharp horror flick with great performances by the two leading ladies and a tongue in cheek sense of humor, ala the "Buffy" TV series. Worth checking out.
#17
Bad Movies / Re: The Killer Tomato movies
Last post by WingedSerpent - October 30, 2026, 08:24:05 PM
You know, I've never seen any of the actual movies.  I did watch the cartoon series of it though.
#18
Press Releases and Film News / Re: RIP Patrick Stewart.
Last post by sprite75 - October 30, 2026, 05:01:43 PM
I just saw the old video of Sir Patrick player a Scottish therapist.

https://www.tiktok.com/@snlwithhuggy2/video/7638445960070221087

Along with him getting p**s drunk in the process.  Lol.

At least Patrick and Chris are back together now.
#19
Games / Re: Answer the question with a...
Last post by bob - October 30, 2026, 04:53:36 PM
how to



How did you get a cloud?
#20
Games / Re: Movie Title Chains
Last post by bob - October 30, 2026, 04:50:04 PM