The Best Horror Movies for Bad Movie Night, Part Two
Underrated Horror Movies Perfect for “Bad Movie Night” Parties
Last time we reviewed Part One of E.G. Rand’s best picks for “bad horror movie night.” Again, it's important to note that I genuinely love all these movies, and I want you to love them too.
Sure, many of them are dated, and the actors who play “teenagers” are very clearly in their mid thirties, but who cares? Camp is awesome. So while I call these bad movies, they are cult classics and definitely worth your time.
Any one of these is perfect for throwing on while you socialize and make new friends who share your weird, niche interests. For funsies I have listed these from newest to oldest.
Sweetheart (2019)
We are starting this with the most recent release. This creature-feature horror is perfect for anyone who wants a simple monster story, but can’t stomach anything vintage. The acting and writing is genuinely good, and tropical monsters leave so many great options for themed cocktails and mocktails.
Society (1989)
Society is an 80s LA fever-dream-turned-body-horror-rich-people-incest nightmare. So, pretty typical LA. Everyone should watch Society, its more relevant now than ever. It’s also perfect for a bad horror movie night…just make sure your friends are open-minded.
Night of the Demons (1988)
I watch this every year on Halloween, so yes, you could say I like it. It checks all of my “bad horror movie” boxes. The costumes are ridiculous, there is a traditional goth girl dancing to Bauhaus in front of a fire, Linnea Quigley. The practical effects are amazing. At one point, Linnea’s character shoves an entire lipstick INTO HER NIPPLE. Don’t sleep on this one!
Remember: "It's not the weird ones you need to watch out for! Didn’t your mother teach you nothing about women?”
Pumpkinhead (1988)
Who doesn’t love a rural witch revenge story, or a creepy-ass creature feature? This one has got both, and Pumpkinhead remains an elite villain for carrying out vengeful teenager slaughter.
Terrorvision (1986)
I…I don’t even know how to describe this one. Insane? A late 80s hallucination? Carpeted floor next to a jacuzzi? Swingers? A young Jon Gries? I don’t know what else I can do to sell you on this, and I am not sure I want to. You will enjoy this trash space alien or you will not. It’ll certainly get your guests talking.
A few B Horror Movies from the 50s and 60s:
For the sake of technicality I have selected two OG, TRUE B Horror Movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
I went through a phase where I watched these all the time. I guess streaming rights were pretty cheap, because they were on every platform. There is….a lot to choose from, and frankly, 90% of it didn’t age well. Here are two standouts that would make a great double-feature for a horror tiki party.
The Horror of Party Beach (1964)
The teenagers have AARP cards. The monsters are lizards with a whole pack of hot dogs in their mouths. You. Are. Intrigued.
I Was A Teenage Frankenstein (1957)
Gross? Check. Mad scientist? Check. Evil lab with alligators in the basement? Obviously!
