Cult appeal of intentionally bad movies

The subgenre of ‘so-bad-they’re-good’ movies includes both unintentional failures and films created to be intentionally bad. While many poorly received films are made with earnestness by creators seeking to produce profound work, others are low-budget productions designed specifically to parody popular trends.

Distributors such as The Asylum and Troma Entertainment have gained recognition through the release of these types of films. Common characteristics of this subgenre include poor acting, low-quality special effects, and illogical plots.