In 2004, a small independent horror film about a serial killer that creates elaborate traps for his victims took the world by storm. The series spawned multiple sequels, but the vast majority of them are disliked by critics. We take a look at the first installment of this popular franchise.
In tonight's episode, we discuss Kevin's unusual bachelor party. The continuation of this story is in After Dark 3.
1994's Richie Rich is a movie beloved by a generation of kids that grew up in the 90's, but it was not well received by critics. Was Macaulay Culkin's last film as a child actor really as bad as they say?
In 1995, the Batman film franchise got a new director and a new Batman; did these changes save or sink the series?
Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler star in a movie so terrible that it dramatically alters the future of Yeah, It's That Bad!
We continue our exploration of video game movies by reviewing 2005's Doom, starring one of our favorite actors: The Rock.
In 1991, Steven Spielberg directed a big budget epic about the further adventures of Peter Pan, with Robin Williams starring in the lead role. Does this childhood classic still hold up?
In honor of our 75th episode, we dive back into the world of Twilight and catch up with Bella and the gang.
Jim Carrey is one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. When given the opportunity, he can shine in both comedic and dramatic roles. In 2007, he starred in a strange psychological thriller that revolved around insanity and numerology. Is The Number 23 a misunderstood classic, or a confusing mess?
Comics were big business in the 1990's, and one of the most successful comics of the era was Todd McFarlane's Spawn. It was only inevitable that such a popular character would find his way to the big screen, but does this movie still hold up?
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a movie that has been remade in many forms throughout the years. In the late 90's, Robert Rodriguez took a shot at modernizing the story by setting it in an American high school.
Christmas is usually the time for theaters to finally feature festive family-friendly films, but in 2011, a movie about an alien invasion in Russia was quietly released on Christmas day.
Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes has made a name for itself remaking horror classics for a new generation. The Amityville Horror starring Ryan Reynolds was one of their earliest attempts. Did it pay off?
The video game Max Payne was hailed as a triumph when it was released back in 2001; seven years later, a movie adaptation of the game was made starring Mark Wahlberg. Does it live up to its namesake, or is it just another worthless video game adaptation?
In 2000, Jennifer Lopez starred in a mind bending thriller called The Cell; the film dazzled audiences with its unique visuals and story, but does it hold up, or is it merely style over substance?
In 2009, Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster starred in Pandorum, a film that followed in the footsteps of Event Horizon. This movie has mostly been forgotten by most film fans, but is there more to this sci-fi horror film?
The A-Team is a beloved show from the 1980's that many people look back upon fondly; in 2010, Liam Neeson and Bradley Cooper starred in the film adaptation of the series. Does it live up to its originator, or is it just another useless movie based on a TV show?
Welcome to Yeah, It's That Bad: After Dark, in which we put aside our movie reviewing duties and talk casually amongst ourselves.
After the success of Mortal Kombat, Paul W.S. Anderson wanted to get away from making PG-13 movies, and Event Horizon became his chance to create a darker, grittier and more adult film. Event Horizon has gone on to become a cult classic amongst horror movie fans, but does it really live up to the hype?
We continue our examination of Michael Bay's Transformers series. The stupid humor is toned down, the effects are new and improved, and Megan Fox is no longer in the picture; can this series be saved after the previous picture's piss poor performance?
In the early 90's, several fishermen lost their lives in a once in a lifetime storm. Years later, George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg starred in a film dramatizing these events, stretching the phrase "Based on a True Story" to its limits.
In 2006, Milla Jovovich starred in the spiritual successor to the cult film Equilibrium; does this pseudo-sequel live up to its predecessor?
Nicolas Cage reaches dizzying new heights of insanity in this 2012 sequel of the first Ghost Rider movie. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance combines the deadly duo of Neveldine/Taylor with the off the wall madness of Nicolas Cage; will we be able to handle the mayhem?
Comic book movies do not stray far from the typical super-hero story lines, but in 2005, Keanu Reeves starred in a film based on a graphic novel that dealt with a topic that was not common within the comic book genre: theology. As Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz get caught up in a battle between God and the Devil, we wonder if this film deserves to go to heaven or hell.
Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, and Josh Lucas square off against a sentient fighter jet in this movie from The Fast and the Furious director Rob Cohen.
After the success of Men in Black, Will Smith teamed up again with director Barry Sonnenfeld to create a steampunk cowboy film based on a TV show from the 1960's. Is this big budget blockbuster a worthless bomb, or a misunderstood classic?
We celebrate the most romantic day of the year by watching one of the most star studded films of all time.
Jurassic Park is one of the greatest summer block-busters of all time, and it's a movie that holds a special place in many people's hearts. In 1995, Steven Spielberg asked author Michael Crichton to write a sequel to his book that the first Jurassic Park was based off of. The Lost World was one of the most anticipated sequels of its time, but does it live up to the legacy of the original?
Yeah, It's That Bad has an extremely checkered past when it comes to the romantic comedy genre, but perhaps a romantic "action" comedy can help us get over our slump. In 2010, Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl starred in Killers, a movie clearly inspired by Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Historians unanimously agree that the only true "national treasure" in American history is Nicolas Cage. In 2004's National Treasure, Nicolas Cage put his skills to the test solving complex riddles and puzzles. Is this movie an amazing treasure, or pointless junk?
