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It puts the "The" in The Wolfman! With a new reimagining of the classic Universal Monsters movie out in the theaters, simply titled "Wolf Man," it's time to go back and rewatch the first remake that we discussed years ago. How does it compare to Leigh Whannell's take? Have either Gabe or Connor changed their minds? And, can we go back to when werewolves looked like this? Pretty please?David Lynch Tribute: https://gabrieltheis.substack.com/p/david-lynch-joins-the-red-room Website: https://thatbadmedia.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33D4bKj... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Twitter: https://x.com/ThatBadMedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbadmedia...

Merry Christmas to everyone except Booster! Instead of watching some Killer Santa movie, we're tackling an actual family-friendly holiday flick starring the King of the Action Stars, Arnold Schwarzenneger. After ratcheting up action classic after action classic, Ah-nold decided to take it easy and do a Christmas movie: Jingle All The Way.While it raked in cash at the box office, the vast majority of critics put this movie on their naughty list. Does this movie represent the peak of consumerism and over-saturated movie stars, or is it a misunderstood holiday staple that stars some of comedies' finest talent from the '90s?

Happy Holidays, sickos! Break out the Cannibal Christmas Cookies, because today we're talking about the remake to the deep-cut slasher classic, Black Christmas! Before you get riled up, we're not talking about the 2019 Blumhouse version, but the gross-out splatterfest that came out in 2006. On paper, this remake looks Ho Ho Hopeless.It gave it's mysterious killer a TMI origin story, swapped out suspense for incest and cannibalism, and basically did the opposite of everything the original did. But since this is the giving season, we're giving this reimagining a chance to see if there's more to this movie than meets the gorged-out eye.

Happy Halloween! Everyone's entitled to one good scare, and what could be spookier than two podcasters simping over the most ultra-hated entry of the beloved Halloween franchise? Connor and Gabe have alluded to their adoration of Rob Zombie's Halloween II, but now they finally have the gall to sit down and explain why in the form of a commentary track.So watch H2 with Gabe and Connor as they revisit their favorite (yes, favorite) Halloween flick.

The Hellraiser franchise might have started off on a high note with Clive Barker's original fable of sadomasochistic puzzle boxes and otherworldly perversion, but the series lost steam so hard that it became virtually synonymous with Straight-to-DVD shlock. By the aughts, everyone except for the hardcore Hellraiser fans checked out. Even they would admit the series hit a low point.Still, that didn't prepare anyone for Hellraiser: Revelations, a sequel that was so slapshot and shoddy that longtime Pinhead actor Doug Bradley didn't return for the first time. Ever since it's release, Hellraiser: Revelations has been so irreputable that it's reached an almost legendary status. Does anyone dare try to defend it?Turns out, horror novelist, screenwriter, and journalist Preston Fassel has a lot to say in Revelations' favor. Join us for a discussion with Preston as we talk about Revelations' production, how it tries to honor the original Hellraiser, and the status of this famously uneven franchise.Preston's Defense of Hellraiser: Revelations for Fangoria: https://www.fangoria.com/in-defense-of-revelation-the-hellraiser-movie-that-could-have-and-should-have-been-more/

Join us for the Spooky Season as we watch a Spooktacular sequel. Spooktacular as in, spooky to Friday the 13th fans. Today we're talking about Jason Goes to Hell, a movie that practically tramautized the fanbase and was seen as one of many films that basically killed the golden era of slasher movies. With its bizarre storyline involving bodyswapping, an utter lack of Jason, and a weird mythology, Jason Goes To Hell is almost unrecognizable as a F13 flick. So why would a couple of slasher fanboys defend it? Maybe it's because this is the last gasp of facemelting Practical FX. Maybe it's because it's a true video nasty compared to the corporatized Jason Takes Manhattan. Or maybe it's just because of one slick gentleman named Creighton Duke. Either way, hang with us as we talk about the misunderstood genius of Jason Goes to Hell.Website: https://thatbadmedia.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33D4bKj...Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Twitter: https://x.com/ThatBadMediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbadmedia...Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hearts-of-darkness-the-making-of-the-final-friday#/

20 years ago, the first Saw was released to theaters and movies haven't ever been the same since. James Wan's directorial debut spawned one of the most lucrative, if not polarizing franchises in horror history, with a sequel being pumped out on a yearly basis.With each entry, the timeline got more hopelessly convoluted and backlash intensified over the franchise's penchant for torment. So the producers decided to pump the breaks and end the series with Saw 3D, an entry that was so disappointing that they had no choice but to reboot the franchise several times over. "Saw 3D" has often been regarded as a low point for a franchise that was already seeing diminishing returns, but the resurgence of the Saw franchise has led some to reevaluate the "Hoffman" era.Gabe and Connor ask: is Saw 3D a mess of a finale that prioritizes gimmicks over story? Or is it a solid Saw film with some franchise highlights in it? Well strap on that Reverse Bear Claw and grab those 3D glasses, because Gabe and Connor are going to play a game... the game of Saw 3D. #sawfranchise #3d #sequels #jameswan

"The Crow" remake starring Bill Skaarsgaard is on the horizon, so Gabe and Connor look at the last theatrical movie in the franchise: "The Crow: City of Angels." Forced to become an anthology series after the tragic loss of Brandon Lee, The Crow franchise flopped so hard with this second effort that the series went straight-to-video afterwards. That's largely thanks to meddling from everyone's favorite guy, Harvey Weinstein, who butchered the original vision by director Tim Pope and screenwriter David S. Goyer.Still, after the mediocore-to-spectacularly awful sequels that came afterwards, some fans appreciate this flick's style and consider it a worthy successor to the beloved original. So Gabe and Connor ask if COA was DOA, or if there's something to be salvaged in this strange concoction of BDSM, Nu Metal, and smog. Oh, and Iggy Pop.Website: https://thatbadmedia.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33D4bKj...Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Twitter: https://x.com/ThatBadMediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbadmedia...Patreon: /thatbadmediaBe sure to check out our recent collab with Cody Leach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsgQbhNoUPc&t=580s

Fellow YouTuber and self-professed "Freddy Fanatic" joins to talk about the long-awaited slasher crossover, "Freddy vs. Jason." Easily "The Avengers" of Dead Teenager movies, Freddy vs. Jason was teased to horror fans at the end of Jason Goes to Hell. Those same fans had to wait over a decade through development hell and unused scrips before New Line Cinema finally delivered the film in 2003.While it was a slasher flick that was hyped like no other, "Freddy vs. Jason" hasn't aged well with genre purists and is often dismissed as being yet another crossover event that couldn't live up to the hype, along with Alien vs. Predator and Batman v. Superman. Over 20 years after Freddy vs. Jason was released, is it worthy of its subpar reputation? Is it a better Freddy movie, or a better Jason movie? And, most importantly, why have neither of these characters been seen in a movie since the 2000s? Cody's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCcrkZ_zDZPRwDj--qoxm9cwWebsite: https://thatbadmedia.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33D4bKj2NXmM6IaMFEViVOApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-bad-media/id1630171685Twitter: https://x.com/ThatBadMedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbadmedia?_rdr Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatbadmedia

It's been 50 years since the release of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, hailed as one of the most important and impactful horror films ever made. The sequels? Not so much.While Tobe Hooper would direct another sequel, the true sequelification of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre wouldn't happen until the third entry. After the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise started to slow down, New Line Cinemas decided to buy the rights to Leatherface and his cannibalistic clan to jumpstart a new tentpole franchise.The result was Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, which was arguably masssacred by the MPAA and substantially tamed down for theatrical release. What was left was a film that disappointed fans and disinterested the moviegoing public. Years later, after an endless horde of requels and reboots to the iconic classic, does this forgotten third entry have any meat on its bones? Let's find out as we put the teeth in terror (whatever that means).

Brotha! After a sequel to Thomas Jane's Punisher movie was plunged into development hell, director Lexi Alexander rebooted the series with a zanier take that upped the violence and hammy New York accents. While it underwhelmed audiences and become the lowest-grossing theatrical Marvel film, some fans have come to prefer this version's Grindhouse approach. It seems like something that Connor and Gabe could agree on, right?...Right?

After a failed first attempt at a Punisher movie, The Punisher received a reboot in 2004. Now played by Thomas Jane, fans generally regard this as the most successful film adaptation. But it's not without its detractors, and some fans have never jived with this version's morose tone, casting choices, and origin story approach.But what do Gabe and Connor think of this polarizing version? Get your land mines ready, 'cause it's about to go down.

Welcome to the first episode of It's That Bad, where Connor and Gabe look at the irredeemable franchise-crossover cashgrab Alien vs. Predator: Requiem. While fans were unimpressed with Paul W.S. Anderson's first AvP flick, they were even more disgusted with this follow-up that turns two of cinema's most iconic intergalactic Titans of Terror into generic and barely visible creepy crawlers.So join Gabe and Connor as they talk the Alien and Predator franchises, the state of lighting in Hollywood productions, and what makes AvP Requiem so offensive.

Before John Carpenter became a professional gamer and part-time composer for Blumhouse, he made movies! One of them was Vampire$, starring Family Guy character James Woods. After a string of unfortunate bombs from Village of the Damned to Escape from L.A., Vampire$ was Carpenter's first profitable film of the '90s. But it also signaled the end of his heyday and left his fans feeling cold.That was then. Years later, some have embraced Vampire$ as Carpenter's swan song, while others still take it as a fall from grace. Gabe and Connor reevaluate this flick and ask: why were there so many Vampire Westerns in the '90s? Is James Woods crazier in this movie or in real life? Most importantly, does John Carpenter's Vampire$ have any bite left?

#starwars #thephantommenace #episodeoneIn our first Revisited episode, Not That Bad takes a second look at Star Wars: Episode I as it has a surprisingly warm reception during its rerelease. After being the ire of nerds and geeks for decades, The Phantom Menace might finally be getting into people's good graces. A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.So Connor the Star Wars fan and Gabe the Casual Viewer re-evaluate The Phantom Menace and explore the question of why fans are finally warming up to this black sheep after so long.

Before the MonsterVerse pitted both of these iconic kaiju against each other, King Kong and Godzilla had their first bout in the year 1963. One of the first crossover events, King Kong vs. Godzilla is still one of the most profitable Godzilla flicks ever made, but has become more ridiculed than celebrated in recent years.Compared to their 21st Century rematch, Godzilla and King Kong is remembered more for its insanely goofy FX and inane plot than its place in Monster Movie History. Is King Kong vs. Godzilla really just an awkward fumble or is it still worthy of featuring such prestigious headliners?

Greetings with another former Patreon special! As Jon Bernthal gets ready to reprise his celebrated take on Frank Castle a.k.a. The Punisher, Gabe and Connor look back at the character's first adaptation, which also happened to be the first feature-film based on Marvel Comics: Dolph Lundren's The Punisher.A cheap and sleazy exploitation film thinly veiled as a comic-book movie, fans have long rejected this awkward and campy adaptation. So grab your skull-less t-shirts as Connor and Gabe look to see if they can save this version from punishment.

You kids, with your Denis Villeneuves and your Timothee Chalamets. Back in the olden days, the only film adaptation of Frank Herbert's ultra-acclaimed novel was brought by David Lynch, the surrealist who had directed both Eraserhead and The Elephant Man. The result was a messy and bloated space opera with a serious identity crisis that's been rejected by both fans of the novel, and by Lynch himself.40 years later, David Lynch's Dune has started to amass a cult following, just like everything else David Lynch has ever done. Does this movie have anything to offer other than the sight of Sting in a space speedo? Did David Lynch master the Weirding Way? And what the hell is the band Toto doing on the soundtrack? Take a hit of the spice Melange as we travel to a galaxy far, far... ahem, sorry. Wrong movie. This is David Lynch's Dune.

It was 2010. The '80s were long over. Arnold Schwarzenneger was Governor of California. It appeared that the Age of the Action Hero might have come to an end. Then, fresh off of sequels to both Rocky and Rambo, Sylvester Stallone assembled a supergroup of Old and New School Action Heroes for a throwback shoot 'em up, The Expendables.Even though it has all the ingredients to be a fan favorite, and even spawned its own franchise, this first Expendables movie hasn't aged well with fans. Maybe cause many of its stars literally haven't aged well. Were people expecting too much from this all-star cast? Or did this movie treat its storyline and themes as, well, expendable?

Travel back to a time when mostly-forgotten IPs were turned into vehicles for SNL comedians. Will Ferrell had graduated from sketch comedy and George W. Bush impersonations to leading hits like Elf and Old School. His star had risen so high that he was cast as the lead in the upcoming Land of The Lost reboot, which would be a big-budget reimagining of the fantasy adventure series.Unfortunately, "Land of the Lost" did to Will Ferrell's status as box-office gold as the comet did to the dinosaurs. Why did this concoction of stoner comedy and Lost World misadventures flop with audiences? How does it stack up to the comedies of today?

Towards the tail end of the slasher remake crazy that kicked off with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), the powers that be decided to remake the cult favorite My Bloody Valentine with Supernatural star Jensen Ackles, whose co-star Jared Padalecki would make a remake of his own that year with Friday the 13th (2009).After having been burnt out by the remake craze of the aughts, audiences didn't especially take to this attempted revamp of a more obscure title. It didn't help that MBV '09 was also trying to capitalize on the 3D Horror trend. But as the original classic starts to get reappraised, people have asked if Jensen Ackles remake was given a fair chance.By "people," we of course mean us. We're the people.

A critical debacle of legendary proportions, Tom Green's Directorial Debut "Freddy Got Fingered" earned its controversial star a series of Razzie Awards and a rare Zero Star review from Roger Ebert. The consensus appeared to be that Green's notorious gross-out humor and manchild persona made for one of the worst comedies ever produced. After Tom Green softened his image by appearing in more broad comedies like Chasing Harvard, curious viewers have started to reevaluate that bizarre comedy as potentially being an avant-garde send-up of the comedy landscape of the time.Was Tom Green falsely accused of a heinous crime, not unlike Rip Torn's character? Or should Anthony Michael Hall have forced him to keep his day job?

The Bad Take Artists are back! Not That Bad returns to discuss Black Sheep, a movie that didn't do much for audiences or critics when released in 1996 but has since garnered a slight cult following for being one of the last projects Chris Farley released before his passing.Reuniting Farley with David Spade, the SNL alumns made a political comedy that had more slapstick than satire. Could Chris Farley's endless charm and David Spade's dry wit save this messy script? Or is this a Wolf in Black Sheep's clothing?

Even though they didn't have the rights to anything except "Child's Play," MGM decided that they couldn't keep a Good Guy down and rebooted the Chucky franchise... even though the original franchise is still going with Brad Douriff and Don Mancini. So MGM recast Chucky with the voice talent of Mark Hamill and turned our favorite killer doll into a misguided but lethal doll-slash-iPad.While Child's Play (2019) was received better than most horror remakes, probably thanks to performances from Hamill and Aubrey Plaza, it's largely being forgotten and probably resented as being the true Black Sheep of the series.Meaning that we're going to look back and ask the important questions like: how weird is it that Mark Hamill has played Luke Skywalker, The Joker, and now Chucky? Important questions like this will be answer so come hang with us as we figure out if this incarnation had legs, or if MGM just fucked with the Chuck.

After dominating popular culture for the last decade, the MCU has been on shaky ground ever since Phase 4 included disappointments like Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantomenia. The release of The Marvels doesn't seem to be assuring fans either. Now there are rumors that Brie Larson and even Kevin Feige are thinking of jumping ship.But this isn't the first time that the MCU stumbled. One of their biggest fumbles was actually the direct sequel to their most iconic films with Iron Man 2. Fans have criticized everything from the writing to the acting, and most infamously, the sloppy attempts to set-up The Avengers. Gabe and Connor don't even like the popular MCU movies, so there's no way they could defend this one, right?...right?

While Halloween III disappointed and even offended fans for taking the series into an anthology storyline and not bringing back The Shape, it's reputation has steadily improved over the years. You could argue that it's become a cult classic of its own, but it still hasn't won over a whole swath of fans who won't forgive it for excluding their favorite William Shatner cosplayer.So we're celebrating the spooky season by defending the ultimate black sheep sequel and asking: is this the best Halloween sequel? Should the producers have given the anthology approach another shot for Halloween 4? And, most importantly, is Tom Atkins a sex symbol?

Dead or alive, we're reviewing a sequel to one of the most iconic science-fiction movies ever: Robocop 2. Despite the involvement from returning star Peter Weller, legendary comic scribe Frank Miller, and Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kushner, audiences just didn't think this sequel had the juice. And yet, it arguably laid the template for the superhero-fights-supervillain-that's-just-like-him-but-bigger genre.Underneath all the stop-motion antics, does Robocop 2 have something more? Is the 12-year-old drug kingpin disturbing or deeply funny? Should Orion Pictures have just produced Frank Miller's original script? And is this THE definitive Houston movie?

Originally a Patreon special, Gabe and Connor defend SUPERGIRL, which bombed so horribly with critics and audiences that it derailed plans for a cinematic universe. Apparently, audiences weren't too keen on Faye Dunaway's ultra-campy villain or the bizarre storyline. Even the presence of venerated actors like Peter O'Toole couldn't save this movie, which has remained one of the most infamous comic book adaptations. But after Helen Slater's "cameo" in THE FLASH, it's time to look back at this supposed disaster and asks the hard questions like: does this have more egregious product placement than MAN OF STEEL? Is this movie a Jim Henson production with actors instead of puppets? Did Helen Slater have potential as Kara? And most importantly, why do people like it when Robocop hits assaulters in the groin... but not when Supergirl does it?

Now that the DCEU is being rebooted with James Gunn's universe, let's look at a movie that was so hated and reviled that it forced a total reset on the Batman franchise: Batman & Robin.A movie that swaps out gothic imagery for ice pun, fans have not only rejected this movie but accused it of being possibly the worst film ever made. Both Joel Schumacher and George Clooney felt compelled to apologize for it. But now that campy Batman is long in the rear-view mirror and Battinson is here to stay, were we too hard on Batman & Robin's campy spectacle and unabashed corniness?Is George Clooney really the worst Batman? Should Joel Schumacher have been given the chance to make another sequel? Is this the only live-action version of Batgirl we'll ever get on the big screen?

Screenwriter and 39 Minute Conversations host Brian T. Arnold joins for a discussion an early Brendan Fraser hit, "George of the Jungle." While it helped make Fraser a household name and even scored him the leading role of "The Mummy," "George of the Jungle" also cemented Brendan Fraser's himbo status and seemingly turned him into a joke.But looking back after The Brenassaince, there's plenty to adore about this corny but charming live-action cartoon. Join us for as we talk about Brendan Fraser's career, the state of modern comedies, and the male gaze. Oh, and Ben Shapiro. So come along for this laugh riot! #brendanfraser #barbie #themummy #georgeofthejungleBrian's Links:www.briantarnold.comwww.instagram.com/briantarnoldwww.threads.net/@briantarnold39 Minute Conversations:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2yelqM1l56Ne1cseDvULW0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/39-minute-conversations/id1652271322 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tLzM5bWludXRlY29udmVyc2F0aW9ucy9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwiwnO3zyI37AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQOQDonate To The Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/

Much like many other horror franchises before and after, the Insidious movies aren't all as beloved as you'd expect. Join Connor and special guest co-host Mia Palazzola of Halluciarts as they discuss the 3rd entry into this spooky franchise with Insidious: Chapter 3.Check out Halluciarts! - https://linktr.ee/Halluciarts?fbclid=PAAabtY0Utrnhb7ksZjIhY50nIuuI5JN2PURVwhh9Xzza-NyTU-wc1oWjubps_aem_AWv2PA_jD7N3TE1CkOTfztuGyKshsQQtB2wSXRYRKJkzrXy4C8WTwRivwhJmfaq5SfEOur links:https://notthatbadpod.comhttps://www.patreon.com/notthatbad

King Kong is returning on the small screen with Netflix's "Kong: Skull Island," so Connor and Gabe and look back at one of Kong's more forgotten ventures, 1976's King Kong. It was a hit back in the day, but this more "romanticized" version of the classic Kong tale hasn't aged super well.It would take a real weirdo to defend this movie. So that's exactly what we're doing today. Because this movie dares to ask the REAL questions, like: what's more dangerous? 40-foot gorillas or... capitalism?

"Where Wolf" creator and lycanthropy enthusiast Rob Saucedo joins for a discussion of "An American Werewolf in Paris," everyone's least favorite sequel to their favorite werewolf movie. With not a single cast or crew member returning for this belated follow-up, fans of the classic original have rejected this movie's dated CGI, fratboy humor, and bizarre skinead-werewolf plot.Everyone, that is, except Not that Bad. So let's dive in to this misunderstood werewolf flick that combines every possible '90s staple, from Smash Mouth to Julie Delpy.Pre-Order Where Wolf here: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Wolf-Rob-Saucedo/dp/1959205862

Before the acclaimed Netflix series, Ben Affleck portrayed the Man Without Fear in "Daredevil." But with the instantly-dated CGI and horridly edited theatrical cut, the final result made people wish that they were blind. 20 years later, is there anything that this version has to offer Marvel fans?Turns out there is, from spot-on casting choices to a soundtrack chock-full of guilty pleasures ranging from Nickelback to Evanescence. And by "guilty pleasures," we mean undisputed classics.

Over a decade before the MonsterVerse, Independence Day director Roland Emmerich helmed the first attempt at a Hollywood produced Godzilla movie, one with an inescapable ad campaign that even saw a collaboration between Jimmy Page and Puff Daddy. But Emmerich's film was so reviled by fans that sequels were cancelled and Toho studios immediately rebooted their own Godzilla franchise in response.25 years after Emmerich's Godzilla rampaged through the streets of New York, is it really the heinous bastardization that kaiju fans make it out to be? Can The Simpsons cast elevate this material? And just how much is a "lot" of fish? Connor and Gabe have a kaiju battle of their own as they go to war to see if Godzilla '98 is not that bad.How you can support the WGA: https://nofilmschool.com/support-the-wga-strike-2023

Break out the guy-liner, it's the most emo super-hero movie ever made! After two historically successful Spider-Man movies, Tobey Maguire and Sam Raimi were lined up for a perfect trilogy. But it didn't exactly pan out that way.With an overabundance of storylines, crying scenes, and dance recitals, Spider-Man 3 went disappointed critics and infuriated audiences, leading to many, many reboots. That was 2007, though. So how does Spider-Man hold up all these years later? Was it worth it to retcon Uncle Ben's death? And was casting Topher Grace as Venom actually genius? Join in as Gabe and Connor pry that black suit off this thematically ambitious tragically misguided superhero flick.

This'll be the day that I die. Gabe from Flopbuster joins for a lively discussion about American Pie 2, the sequel to the smash hit sex comedy that failed to recapture the same success thanks to middling plot lines and recycled jokes. But is there more to American Pie 2 than just trumpets going up asses? Is there more wit and, dare we call it, heart? Tune in to find out!

Judgment Time! Before Karl Urban's acclaimed portrayal of the character, Sly Stallone himself took a stab at playing the popular comic-book character, Judge Dredd. But it turned out to be just one of many bombs that he would suffer through in the '90s, and fans have refused to acknowledge the movie ever since.But if you look past all the Rob Scheidnerness and the golden codpieces, is there something more to this adaptation? Check out the episode to see what the verdict is.

Who needs gamma rays when you've got trauma? Ang Lee's Hulk stands as one of the most misguided attempts at a comic book movie because of its slow pacing, poorly aged effects, and awkward editing.But on its 20th anniversary, Gabe and Connor look at this jolly green giant disappointment to see if fans have been giving this audacious spectacle a bad rap.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, laddies and lassies! Connor and Gabe don't have a pot of gold for you, but they have something even better! They're not just crazy enough to try and defend Leprechaun, one of the most ridiculed horror movies ever made, they're going to defend the whole series.So enjoy as Connor and Gabe talk about the first two Leprechaun films, which are the only films in this franchise to see a wide theatrical release. They'll be talking about the rest of the series for their Patreon, which you can support here: https://www.patreon.com/notthatbad

Before Leigh Whannell reimagined The Invisible Man to great acclaim, Paul Verhoven and Kevin Bacon took a stab at it with their 2000 sci-fi/thriller, "Hollow Man." Unfortunately, it didn't land with either critics or audiences and faded away.Cody Leach joins Gabe and Connor to defend this underseen slasher and address the many critiques that have been lobbied against it.Join the Not That Bad Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/notthatbad

In one of the strangest comedies to ever come out of the '90s, SNL legend Dan Ackroyd sought to make a horror-comedy smash hit with "Nothing But Trouble," but the result was a critically-panned bomb that stained his career.But as the film steadily gains cult status, Connor and Gabe analyze this bizarre concoction of practical FX, wild set designs, and toilet humor(literally).

Thar she blows! Gabe and Connor tackle one of the biggest disasters from the '90s: WaterWorld. After becoming the most expensive movies of its time, WaterWorld turned out to be the flop that halted Kevin Costner's status as one of Hollywood's most viable stars.So can Gabe and Connor defend this notorious piece of cinema history? Or should WaterWorld be sleeping with the fishes?

Tony Crespo returns to talk about the underappreciated sex comedy, "The Girl Next Door." Initially dismissed as a rip-off of Risky Business, The Girl Next Door can boast a great cast, clever screenplay, and a star-making performance from Elisha Cuthbert.

This is where the fun begins! After talking about the infamous Phantom Menace, Gabe and Connor talk about the somehow more infamous sequel, Attack of the Clones. While it's been hailed as possibly the worst Star Wars movie for years, Gabe and Connor find things to defend from the world-building to, yes, even the acting.

A sequel to one of the biggest action franchises of all time, Live Free or Die Hard saw Bruce Willis teaming up with Justin Long to defeat a hacker's scheme. While many thought Live Free or Die Hard didn't have the magic of its predecessors, Gabe and Connor go through the many things that Live Free or Die Hard has going for it.

To many, The Phantom Menace is the definitive bad movie of its generation and the film that jumpstarted an entire culture of fanboy rage. Decades after it overwhelmingly disappointed audiences, however, some voices have emerged to ask: was The Phantom Menace worthy of all the hate? Weesa gonna find out!

Ever wondered how ANYONE could defend Halloween: Resurrection? Well, today is your lucky day! In the final episode of our 2-part Halloween Special, hosts Connor and Gabe try to defend what some consider indefensible.This episode was available early on our Patreon! Subscribe at any tier for future access to all of our monthly specials, as well as tons of over awesome perks!Patreon: patreon.com/notthatbad

In what's become a familiar story for monster movie fans, Van Helsing was Stephen Sommers failed attempt at launching a new cinematic universe to revamp all the classic monsters. But underneath all the dated CGI, is there more to Van Helsing than meets the eye?

You didn't think we were done talking about the Halloween franchise, did you? In a two-part Halloween special, Connor and Gabe chat about some of the most controversial Halloween sequels out there. First up is ill-fated Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, which forced a reboot of the franchise after introducing in a cult, mishandling the character of Jamie Lloyd, and giving audiences a very bad first impression of the acting of Paul Rudd.

With yet ANOTHER divisive Halloween sequel out, Victoria from Flopbuster joins to talk about one of the most debated sequels: Halloween H20. We talk everything from post-Scream horror to Josh Hartnett's haircut.