The movies so bad they’re good

To many people, there’s magic in watching an fascinating failure than a boring blockbuster.

Filmmakers set out to create a Hollywood masterpiece but there are times when they fall short in spectacular fashion.

It could be down to bonkers storylines, bad dialogue or bodged special effects, but this can make them more compelling to watch.

We have picked out some absurdly fun movies that are so bad, they are actually great – don’t miss these cult classics.

Reefer Madness (1936)

Reefer Madness is an accidentally comical anti-marijuana propaganda film filled with absurd overacting, melodramatic hysteria, and wildly inaccurate drug paranoia.

Jail Bait (1954)

Jail Bait is a clumsy crime drama, featuring stilted dialogue, awkward performances, and a bizarre plot twist, making it a delightful gem for fans of “so-bad-it’s-good” cinema.

The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961)

The Beast of Yucca Flats is a nearly incoherent sci-fi horror film with awkward narration, almost no synced dialogue, and a meandering plot about a mutated scientist, making it a surreal and unintentionally joyous watch.

The Violent Years (1956)

The Violent Years is a hilariously over-the-top juvenile delinquent drama, featuring stiff acting, melodramatic dialogue, and a moralising script so exaggerated that it becomes an unintentional comedic gem.

Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966)

Manos: The Hands of Fate  is a notorious horror film with awkward dialogue, bizarre pacing, and laughably low-budget production, making it so unintentionally hilarious.

Eegah (1962)

Eegah – A towering caveman terrorises the desert – and modern audiences – in a hilariously clumsy B-movie packed with awkward dialogue, prehistoric romance, and unforgettable eyebrow-raising moments.

Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)

Attack of the Giant Leeches is a delightfully cheesy creature feature with laughable special effects, wooden acting, and a ridiculous premise about oversized, rubbery leeches terrorising a swamp.