The article critiques the intersection of comedy and horror, showcasing how films can cross genres in surprising and often disappointing ways. It discusses the list of 40 films on Rotten Tomatoes that have earned a 0% approval rating while being reviewed 20 or more times. The author reflects on personal experiences of watching these films, offering anecdotes and descriptions of peculiar character interactions that highlight the absurdity in poorly made movies, thus framing the conversation around cinematic quality and audience perception over decades of film history.
I have witnessed this exchange in a plodding crime drama: Dad: What kind of sicko fucks their stepmom? Son [aggrieved]: I introduced you to her! Within seconds of this dialogue a knife will fly through the air and mortally wound someone in the head, setting off a violent shower of gunfire. Bodies will fall; audiences will weep.
Currently 40 films on Rotten Tomatoes have earned two ignoble distinctions. First, they've received a 0% approval rating. Second, they've been reviewed 20 or more times, meaning they're usually larger productions.
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