Uh huh. It’s on the horizon. In a few months we cringe, flinch, wince, and in all other ways express chagrin at the phenomenon known as the Bad Movie.
Every kind of bad movie is fair game here. Obscure TV movies, blockbusters, straight-to-video monstrosities, Disney sequels, mockbusters, whatever–anything that doesn’t float your boat is fodder for this blogathon. Got a movie everyone else likes but you don’t? Tell the blogosphere about it!
Here are the rules, and they’re pretty standard, but the proprieties must be observed, of course:
- Posts can be sent to me on or around February 26th through the 28th via the Comment section, Twitter, Instagram (both @TakingUpRoom), or e-mailed to rebeccadeniston@gmail.com. Only new material, please. YouTubers and podcasters are welcome to contribute as well.
- Since this is such a big topic, duplicates will be verboten, although the same movie can be approached from different angles. For instance, one person can do a straight review of a movie while another includes the same film as part of a list.
- Movies can be from any era or of any genre, and can be TV movies, features, indies, or B-movies. Lists of bad movies are fine.
- Anyone who’s stuck for an idea can find a by-the-decades list here. Streaming services, YouTube or Amazon Prime also have tons of choices. Asylum always has something as well.
- Grab a banner and advertise the blogathon!
The Roster
Taking Up Room: The Happening (2008), Sharknado 4 (2016), Star Wars: The Holiday Special (1978)
Realweegiemidget Reviews: Loch Ness (1996)
Cinema Catharsis: Blood Feast (1963)
Booksteve’s Library: The Magic Christian (1969) and Candy
Dubsism: Excalibur (1981)
Whimsically Classic: Roller Boogie (1979)
Films From Beyond the Time Barrier: The Brain From Planet Arous (1957)
The Oak Drive-In: The Astrologer (1975)
18 Cinema Lane: The New Adventures of Heidi (1978)
Tales From Freakboy Zone: Pandemonium (1982)
Silver Screenings: The Hollywood Story (1951)
Return To the 80s: Caddyshack 2 (1988)
Crítica Retrô: The Story of Mankind (1957)
Maniacs and Monsters: The best (worst) Amityville Horror movies (Andrew) and Kiss Daddy Goodbye (1981) (Michael)
A Shroud of Thoughts: Sex Kittens Go To College (1960)
Diary of A Movie Maniac: The Shanghai Gesture (1941)
The Banners
Taking Up Room 
Hi Rebecca, can you add me with Loch Ness (1996) and I will also do Ssssnake (1973) if I have time so add that as a possible
From Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews
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Sure, thanks for joining, Gill!
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Cool, looking forward to seeing the entries this year.
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Oh yeah, me too. 😉
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I would love to take on The Magic Christian and Candy–both expected to be massive, star-studded hits and yet both massive trainwrecks! Doesn’t look as though they’ve been in any past editions of your Blogathon.
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Sure, Steve, that would be great! Which version of Candy did you want to review?
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Ooh I love this one…I’m in but will need to confirm my entry. It really is difficult finding those movies that I have to admit are bad even though I like them 🙂
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Oh, I know–who doesn’t love a good guilty pleasure? I’ll be looking forward to seeing what you pick. 🙂
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Can I write about Roller Boogie (1979) ?
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Absolutely! Thanks for joining, Kayla. 🙂
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Hi Rebecca! I’d love to do The Brain from Planet Arous with John Agar (1957).
– Films From Beyond the Time Barrier.
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Hi, Brian, and sure! Thanks for joining. 🙂
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Hello Rebecca. I’d like to do The Astrologer from 1975
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2419808/?ref_=tt_urv
https://theoakdrivein.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
Dick
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Cool, that’s great. Thanks for joining, Dick! 🙂
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Hi Rebecca! Glad you are bringing this blogathon back! I’d to sign up by reviewing the 1978 television film, ‘The New Adventures of Heidi’.
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Cool, that’s great! Thanks for joining, Sally. 🙂
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Ack! Can’t believe I missed this announcement. Sheesh!
Anyhoo, I’d like to do Hollywood Story (1951).
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It’s OK, Ruth, I know the feeling, lol. And very cool–thanks for joining. 🙂
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Hi, Rebecca! This year I’d like to review The Story of Mankind (1957), please!
Thanks!
Le from Critica Retro (http://www.criticaretro.blogspot.com)
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Very cool, thanks for joining, Le!
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OK, You guys awakened this sleeping groundhog with all these blogathons! I’ll review Caddyshack 2. I’m not sure if it will be a written blog article on rtt80s.com, or if it will be a Return to the ’80s podcast episode. I need to check with my cohosts. I’ll let you know as soon as I know the format.
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Awesome, that’s great, Paul! Either way is fine–thanks for joining. 🙂
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Ready when you are. I hope this is what you were anticipating. If not, please say so. I have a thick skin. LOL https://onmanorsmind.wordpress.com/2022/02/15/manor-on-movies-special-edition-in-defense-of-larry-buchanan-and-peers/ You can DM me via my Twitter @swmanor I very rarely check the e-mail associated with my WordPress. TY
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Oh, OK–that’s great. Thanks! 🙂
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I chose The Shanghai Gesture (1941).
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Oh, OK–sorry if I missed that. Thanks for joining, Eric. 🙂
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Hi Rebecca, I uploaded my post a bit early: https://silverscreenings.org/2022/02/23/a-hollywood-story-thats-so-bad-its-good/
I love this blogathon, and can’t wait to read everyone’s choices this weekend!
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Hi, Ruth–great, no problem! And same here–it’s gonna be a blast!
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