Trashy Cinema: A Collection of Bizarre and Badly Good Films

Description: Directed by Ed Wood, this film is often cited as one of the worst movies ever made. It involves aliens resurrecting the dead to stop humanity from creating a doomsday weapon. The special effects are laughable, and the plot is as thin as the cardboard sets.

Fact: Bela Lugosi, who appears in the film, died before production began, so his scenes were completed with a double who looked nothing like him.

Description: This film about a family encountering a cult led by a man with multiple wives is notorious for its poor production values, nonsensical plot, and the infamous "Master" character who seems to be in a perpetual state of confusion.

Fact: The film was lost for many years until it was rediscovered and featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000, which helped cement its place in trash cinema history.

Description: A janitor falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes a grotesque superhero. This Troma Entertainment production is a mix of gore, comedy, and social satire, making it a staple in trash cinema.

Fact: The film has spawned a franchise including sequels, a musical, and even a children's book.

Description: Despite its title, Troll 2 has no trolls, but it does have vegetarian goblins. This Italian-American horror-comedy is infamous for its bizarre plot, atrocious acting, and the infamous line, "They're eating her... and then they're going to eat me... OH MY GOOOOD!"

Fact: The film was directed by Claudio Fragasso, who didn't speak English, leading to some of the most unintentionally hilarious dialogue in film history.

Description: Not to be confused with the 1973 classic, this remake stars Nicolas Cage in a performance that has become legendary for its over-the-top nature. The film involves a police officer investigating a missing girl on an island with a pagan cult.

Fact: Nicolas Cage's line "Not the bees!" has become a meme, and the film's infamous scene where he punches a woman in a bear suit has been widely parodied.

Description: A tornado filled with sharks hits Los Angeles, leading to a series of ridiculous events. This Syfy original movie is a prime example of trashy cinema, where the plot is as wild as the special effects are cheap.

Fact: The film became a cultural phenomenon, spawning multiple sequels and even a themed restaurant in Las Vegas.

Description: A modern-day "so bad it's good" classic, Birdemic features killer birds attacking a small town. The film's low-budget special effects, awkward dialogue, and bizarre pacing make it a must-watch for trash cinema enthusiasts.

Fact: The director, James Nguyen, was inspired by Hitchcock's "The Birds" but took the concept to an entirely new level of absurdity.

Description: A security guard must stop alien creatures that grant wishes with disastrous results. Known for its terrible special effects, poor acting, and the director's own commentary on how bad the movie is.

Fact: The film was featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000, where the host's commentary added to its cult status.

Description: This action film follows a Japanese-American cop fighting the Yakuza in Los Angeles. It's known for its atrocious dubbing, nonsensical plot, and the lead actor's questionable martial arts skills.

Fact: The film was rediscovered and gained a cult following after being featured on YouTube, leading to a sequel in

Description: Often hailed as the "Citizen Kane of bad movies," The Room is a melodramatic masterpiece of unintentional comedy. Its plot is nonsensical, the acting is wooden, and the dialogue is unforgettable in all the wrong ways.

Fact: The film was written, directed, produced, and starred in by Tommy Wiseau, who remains an enigmatic figure in cinema. It has gained a cult following with midnight screenings where fans throw spoons at the screen.