# Recommend a terrible yet thoroughly watchable movie **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 15, 2005, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816 "2005-09-15T17:24:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Pazu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pazu/32/15522_2.png) [@Pazu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pazu)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2005, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/121 "2005-09-16T21:53:41Z")
> [@Green Bean](#): > > Good backgrounds for aspiring action stars: Martial arts, boxing, professional wrestling. > Bad background for aspiring action stars: Ballet. With the exception of Michelle Yeoh, of course. ---
**Author:** ![Birdmonster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Birdmonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdmonster)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2005, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/122 "2005-09-16T22:02:26Z")
> [@foolsguinea](#): > > Ah, but you didn’t use his name in the same sentence as “oeuvre.” Strike! True, true. Well played. My point stands, however wobbly it is. And, for the record, Superman II is right up there. I’d actually any of the Superman’s are up there. II is notoriously doog though. ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2005, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/123 "2005-09-16T22:05:35Z")
Well, I guess I could add **Idle Hands** , & second **Overboard** , as truly fun movies. But if “doog” implies some kind of fascinating failure, they don’t qualify. They’re meant to be that way. On the other hand, I thought **Stargate** & **Striking Distance** were pretty \*good \*movies. Though maybe the latter has to grow on you. Now, **Tango & Cash** , **Son-in-Law** , & **Strange Brew** –those are classics! Some of the greatest (cheesy) movies of all time! > [@CalMeacham](#): > > Agreed – and the two \*\*Mummy \*\* movies, too. ( **The Scorpion King** isn’t in the same league of cheesiness, to my mind) These fit perfectlyu the category of awful but watchable, which is what “Doog” was defined as. That they were deliberately made that way (They were, weren’t they. Please don’t tell me they could’ve made movies this cheesy and not been aware of it) is irrelevant. Point. ---
**Author:** ![Jennshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2005, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/124 "2005-09-16T23:59:51Z")
“Valley Girl”: like, ohmigod, great New Wave muzak and a very young Nicholas Cage. Apparently Nicky has had some plastic surgery since 1983. He wasn’t very doog-looking in VG. ---
**Author:** ![want2know](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/125 "2005-09-17T00:21:38Z")
You want “doog”? I got your “doog” right here:[ul] [li] **Reflections in a Golden Eye** –Brando as a repressed homosexual Army officer, Liz Taylor as his slutty wife, and Julie Harris as the next-door neighbor who cut off her nipples with garden shears in a fit of post-partum depression. Need I go on?[/li][li] **Mandingo** : Offensive on more levels than you can imagine, but I dare you to turn away once it gets going. A certified jaw-dropper![/li][/ul] Try these the next time you’re bored ! ---
**Author:** ![ryobserver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b2d939/32.png) [@ryobserver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ryobserver)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/126 "2005-09-17T01:40:43Z")
No votes yet for **The Horror of Party Beach**? Never mind the MST3K version, though it’s superb; this one is a hoot even without the robots. **Modesty Blaise**. I enjoy the books and the original cartoon strip, but the movie is just a joke. If you like the Austin Powers movies, see this to better appreciate what they were making fun of. Keep looking past the people to catch the garish 60s art, furniture and tableware that clutter nearly every scene. **Creature from the Haunted Sea**. Actually most of Roger Corman’s output could go in this category, but especially this one. About 15 minutes into it is the only car chase I’ve ever watched with my mouth hanging open; it is, literally, impossible to believe. Nor is any of the rest of it any better. ---
**Author:** ![Orual](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/779978/32.png) [@Orual](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orual)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/127 "2005-09-17T01:55:16Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > **Van Helsing**. I don’t know how it will stand the test of time, but it’s got to be a contender. Oh definitely. Hugh Jackman has the most marvelous look of “something has gone terribly, terribly wrong here…” in every single scene. My roommates and I love to talk about how we’e “never seen da sea” in wistful tones. ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/128 "2005-09-17T02:09:35Z")
> [@Draelin](#): > > I watch this at least once a year. The only detail that ever bothers me is that there is smoke coming from all four funnels, when only three of them were _actually_ funnels, and one of them was purely cosmetic. Not exactly true, actually. The fourth one was used as a smoke outlet for the kitchen. In an overhead shot, you can see that it’s partially obstructed. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/129 "2005-09-17T02:33:31Z")
**Serial Mom**. I’d probably buy the DVD if it wasn’t so embarrassing. ---
**Author:** ![JSexton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@JSexton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JSexton)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/130 "2005-09-17T02:40:53Z")
> [@Ellen Cherry](#): > > I can’t wait until **JSexton** comes back and find he’s coined a word! ::sniffle:: It’s like my baby is all grown up now. I never thought I’d see the day that I’d join Opal, Wildest Bill, and Og. ---
**Author:** ![NicePete](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ee7513/32.png) [@NicePete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NicePete)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/131 "2005-09-17T03:19:12Z")
How about **Cabin Boy** , Chris Elliot’s tribute to _Captains Corageous_ et al. Cheesy special effects, hokey dialog, but it makes me laugh. ---
**Author:** ![Carnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Carnick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carnick)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 8:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/132 "2005-09-17T08:56:39Z")
The Wizard. “I love the power glove, it’s so bad!” It’s a movie about Nintendo! Rad! ---
**Author:** ![Jman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jman/32/4416_2.png) [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2005, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/133 "2005-09-17T19:19:08Z")
For a fourth time in this thread, I would like to commend **Van Helsing**. (I was about to post it before looking, but I’m glad i searched). Thoroughly terrible in most every way, contrived, way over the top, but, somehow, quite entertaining. In fact, I would even say that even though I flame the scenes as they are taking place on the screen in front of me, that I _enjoy_ watching this movie…it’s just good fun! ---
**Author:** ![Sean\_Factotum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/50afbb/32.png) [@Sean\_Factotum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sean_Factotum)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2005, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/134 "2005-09-19T16:32:24Z")
> [@kingpengvin](#): > > For pure unique weirdness may I suggest Geroge Romero’s Knightriders. I saw that when it forst made the rounds of cable TV movie channels in the '70s. Loved it! And you are absolutely right, except that Stephen King really is a Rube (he played the same character in the original miniseries of The Stand, just as badly.) I think that was the first time Romero and King worked together, something King had wanted to do since he first saw _Night Of The Living Dead._ ---
**Author:** ![RickG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rickg/32/5174_2.png) [@RickG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickG)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2005, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/135 "2005-09-19T17:54:04Z")
Berry Gordy’s **The Last Dragon**. The “Sum Dum Goy” fortune cookie factory makes me giggle every single time. Rick ---
**Author:** ![Birdmonster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/71e660/32.png) [@Birdmonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdmonster)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2005, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/136 "2005-09-19T18:03:04Z")
> [@RickG](#): > > Berry Gordy’s **The Last Dragon** Sho Nuff is probably the greatest “villian” of all time. “Kiss my Converse!” The soundtrack is also phenomenally doog, especially the one Vanity sings in the super-hip nightclub and the one at the end: “You’ve got to have the glow (the glow!)” In fact, why am I not watching this right now? Oh yes. It’s cause I’m at work. Bruce Leroy will have to wait until 5. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2005, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/137 "2005-09-19T21:16:33Z")
I kinda like **Joe Vs The Volcano** ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2005, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/138 "2005-09-20T00:02:41Z")
Has anyone mentioned “Buckaroo Bonzai - Across the 8th Dimension”? Also - “Down With Love” but _only_ for the costumes and sets ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2005, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/139 "2005-09-20T00:04:03Z")
> [@ryobserver](#): > > No votes yet for **The Horror of Party Beach**? Never mind the MST3K version, though it’s superb; this one is a hoot even without the robots. > > **Modesty Blaise**. I enjoy the books and the original cartoon strip, but the movie is just a joke. If you like the Austin Powers movies, see this to better appreciate what they were making fun of. Keep looking past the people to catch the garish 60s art, furniture and tableware that clutter nearly every scene. > > **Creature from the Haunted Sea**. Actually most of Roger Corman’s output could go in this category, but especially this one. About 15 minutes into it is the only car chase I’ve ever watched with my mouth hanging open; it is, literally, impossible to believe. Nor is any of the rest of it any better. that reminds me - \*\* Psycho Beach Party \*\* ---
**Author:** ![phungi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phungi/32/395_2.png) [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2005, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816/140 "2005-09-20T00:33:41Z")
since **Point Break** and **Road House** were already mentioned, in keeping with the Swayze theme: **Next of Kin** also, let’s not forget the Sandra Bullock-driven **The Net** and, with Keanu, **Speed**. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-terrible-yet-thoroughly-watchable-movie/321816.md?page=8)