Ten Favorite Genre B Movies
Today I’d like to share with you the best of the worst. That’s right, the finest science fiction/horror/fantasy grade B movies the world has ever seen! Well, that may be an exaggeration. Let’s just say I find these really interesting…
Deep Rising
Best scene – the group trapped in an elevator, there’s a loud noise, followed by elevator music
Treat Williams “What the hell is that?”
Kevin J. O’Connor “The Girl From Ipanema?”
Cube
The only movie named Cube that actually shows a man being sliced into cubes – how cool is that?
For my money, the greatest B movie ever made. Now, “Give me back my hand!”
Dungeons & Dragons
Before the film began, some guys were talking about the Berserker in the movie. I was both saddened and delighted that I knew what they were discussing.
Lake Placid
Giant crocodile, awkward romance, and Betty White cussing up a storm – bring the popcorn.
Beastmaster
I never could figure out why they named Tanya Roberts’ breasts Kodo and Podo…
Reanimator
The most uncomfortable oral-sex scene put on film. (I hope!)
Day of the Dead 1985
How can you not enjoy a film featuring a man being ripped in half?
Tremors
The perfect combination of graboids, gun nuts, and every degree of Kevin Bacon.
Flash Gordon 1980
It’s like a train wreck I keep watching over and over again. And with a Queen soundtrack!
Thanks again TS for this opportunity to share the top cheese in film.
Now, what’s your favorite B grade movie?
Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design and graphics. He is experienced in technical editing and worked with an adult literacy program for several years. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games, and he covers those topics on his blog. His first book, CassaStar
, was released last fall and is available in trade paperback and all eBook formats. The sequel, CassaFire, comes out next February.
Alex J. Cavanaugh
Now, what’s your favorite B grade movie?
Alex J. Cavanaugh has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design and graphics. He is experienced in technical editing and worked with an adult literacy program for several years. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and games, and he covers those topics on his blog. His first book, CassaStar
, was released last fall and is available in trade paperback and all eBook formats. The sequel, CassaFire, comes out next February. Alex J. Cavanaugh
Hilarious comments. :) I should point out that I loved Beastmaster (can recite plenty of the lines), Tremors (who doesn't love Kevin Bacon) and Flash Gordon was awesome. What do you mean it's a B movie. The evil princess rocked. (These things called tears fall from my eyes.) And the bird-man army was great. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid, 7 or 8 years old, my grand father caught me singing "Flash... AHHHahhhh...the savior of the Universe". Sigh. I was drug by my ear all the way to church to be, well, let's just say that not many folks there thought those lyrics were as awesome as I did.
ReplyDeleteI've actually seen six of the movies on your list, not bad for someone who doesn't considerbhimself much of a movie person. Agreed aboutnEvil Dead 2. Mind blowing genius.
Thanks again, TS!
ReplyDeleteLaila, my wife gives me grief about Flash Gordon, but I still think it rocks.
Lovely selection...my husband would love most of them! Some cracked me up! Alex, you're hilarious :)
ReplyDeleteMy vote for best B movies goes to Hardware and Watch It. If you haven't seen those, you should!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww Flash!! A-ha!! Saviour of the universe!! Yay!! Awwww I can't think of specific films more like their directors so erm.. George Romero, Russ Meyer, Ed Wood, John Waters.. all crazy people but fab films! LOL!!
ReplyDeletePlan 9 from Outer Space and the original 1950's/60's type sci-fi horror films like The Fly and erm.. Invasion of the Body Snatchers.. Attack of the 50 foot woman...!! Oh too many!!! I'm off to lie down now!
Take care
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My favorite on your list is definitely Cube. I just mentioned it to my husband and he's never seen it. Can you guess what we're going to watch this weekend?
ReplyDeleteYou described Flash Gordon perfectly. I can't believe I actually saw that in the theater.
My fave B-movie is Barbarella. Outer space agent in a skimpy outfit, lots of campy danger, positronic ray, The Great Tyrant with her Black Guards, and Barbarella thanking Pygar (birdman or blind angel in a feather loincloth) for saving her by sleeping with him. Come on, what more could I ask for? Well, maybe a zombie or two.
I loved Lake Placid and Tremors - nothing like a good monster movie.
ReplyDeleteRusty, Raimi was a genius!
ReplyDeleteDamy, I'm here for your amusement - thanks!
Kitty, Plan 9 was truly awful.
Isis, I saw Flash in theaters as well.
Diane, monster movies rock.
I love Betty White because of Lake Placid (and the muffin skit on SNL). Ok, maybe I liked Golden Girls just a tiny bit too. This is a great list!
ReplyDeleteI've actually seen 4 of the movies, Lake Placid, Beastmaster, Tremors and Flash Gordon. Lake Placid was kinda spooky for sure. I think the special affects people on both Tremors and Flash Gordon had to really laugh when they watched the movies. I mean a worm and cliffs were so fake looking! Great comments! lol
ReplyDeleteOk, I have to admit to seeing "Tremors" and being intrigued by it. The rest of the movies will need to wait until I am either really drunk or really bored. You know--like next week.
ReplyDeletedon't judge me, but I rewatched Tremors and Lake Placid both within the last 2 months! (I'm bored ok)
ReplyDeleteI love that dialogue snippet from Deep Rising :)
ReplyDeleteWRONG! WRONG! WRONG! No one puts Treat into a B movie category! NEVER!!! haha. BTW...nice look!
ReplyDeleteJulie, that movie is worth Betty White's scenes alone!
ReplyDeleteBetty, I expect a full report!
Baygirl, I've watched them both within the last year.
Carol, it was really funny!
I saw the last 3. I thought Tremors was a great surprise when I saw it in the theater when it first came out. I had no idea what to expect and I was very happy with what I was delivered. The "Dead" franchise is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteIn 1981 I was part of a touring theatrical production that featured Flash Gordon to capitalize on the movie craze so that film is a sentimental favorite.
Lee
Tossing It Out
a list with tremors, beast master, and flash gordon is just filled with too much win.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great list of B movies. B sounds like second best, but I don't think so.
ReplyDeleteI remember Beastmaster from when I was a kid, but honestly,, love Evil Dead 2. Hilarious stuff. Army of Darkness was cool too, just a little tooooo cartoony.
ReplyDeleteLee, the Evil Dead movies are sheer genius. Really cool you were part of a theater production for Flash Gordon.
ReplyDeleteBudd, they're all awesome!
MRanthrope, that's why I went with the second Evil Dead film. And Beastmaster is a win for only one reason. Well, technically two...
Oh my gosh! Flash Gordon...I had not thought about Ming the Merciless in years. Timothy Dalton in green tights alone is worth a watch. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd Tremors is NOT a B movie...giant rhythmically challenged worms and Kevin Bacon as hick-hero are soooo grade A stuff, Alex!
Man I feel ignorant, I don't know about any of those movies; but when I was a kid I heard of Flash Gordon.
ReplyDeleteI still say Deep Rising is the best off this list. It's just good fun with some horrible humor throughout. A total blast of a film. Well maybe it ties with Evil Dead II. And Tremors does give them a good run for their money...
ReplyDeleteI avoid zombie movies at all costs, as you know. I enjoyed Tremors, The Cube and Beastmaster. This just jogged my memory of a bad movie ... Thanks.
ReplyDeleteRaquel, it's really close. And I've tried to forget Dalton in tights.
ReplyDeleteMary, see? I knew you'd think of some bad movies...
What the heck? Dawn of the Dead is only a "B" movie?
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about that classic line from Deep Rising. Great list Alex!
I hadn't thought about a list, but my FAVORITE "B" movie is DOA with Edumnd O'Brien. Neville Brand was amazing in it also...In a "B" sense.
I can't believe they made 2 sequels to Lake Placid and 3 to Tremors. Betty White is the shit.
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ReplyDeleteHeck to the yes Reanimator!
ReplyDeletePat, glad you approve of the Deep Rising line!
ReplyDeletePTm, yes she is!
Adorably, I had to include it.
Lake Placid id definitely my top favorite B-movie. Great list, I see a movie night coming on! :)
ReplyDeleteFun! Don't know if I'm proud or embarrassed to say I've never seen any of them ... sad!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing in Alex today.
ReplyDeleteFun post Alex. Tremors is my favorite B movie of all time. (And The Creature from the Black Lagoon). I really liked Anaconda too... and Lake Placid. Seems I have a watery death theme going on.
And now I have to watch Deep Rising, just so I can see that scene in the elevator.
“The Girl From Ipanema” is awesome. I'm gonna go listen to it right now.
I"ll have to see Lake Placid, as I'm a huge Betty White fan! Tremors is my next choice. Thanks for this great list that will come in handy as we just started subscribing to Netflix! A special thanks to TS for hosting Alex! Julie
ReplyDeleteFabulous list. I loved Lake Placid and Tremors!
ReplyDeleteEllie Garratt
Amy, glad I could inspire you.
ReplyDeleteDoralynn, if you like water movies, Deep Rising is for you!
Julie, she's quite vocal in the movie.
Thanks again, TS!
I work so hard to avoid watching B movies, Alex, and yet here you are promoting the best of the worst. :)
ReplyDeleteAlex, It was my pleasure, thanks for guesting.
ReplyDeleteLate to the party as usual, but I loved these movies, Evil Dead II and Day of the Dead in particular. They're B for Brilliantly funny. LOL! Laila is right, that evil queen rocked and shame on you for Kodo and Podo. ;)
ReplyDeletePatricia, there are good ones out there!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, isn't that what they were called...?
I'm upset you consider Tremors a B movie. It's got Bacon in it. BACON!
ReplyDeleteI remember Evil DeadII! I remember I really enjoyed it, too. Wonder if I still would? Think I was in high school...
ReplyDeleteooh, Lake Placid and Tremors...those make me toss my popcorn, lol~ Fun memories with those flicks!
ReplyDeleteGreat list~
Corrupt, but it also has worms!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I've watched it within the past year, and it's campy but fun.
Ella, make you jump?
I've seen Tremors....but I think that's the only one I've seen on this list.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the upcoming book, Alex!
Thanks, Marlene!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks again, TS - this was a blast.
I wonder what it says about me that I love some of those movies. Tremors is great though the sequels were terrible. I watched Beastmaster and Flash Gordon many times with my kids. And Lake Placid is worth it for Betty White.
ReplyDeleteSome great picks you have there, Alex! :)
ReplyDeleteEvil Dead 2 is probably the best B-Movie ever made. I also love Tremors, Lake Placid and The Cube. Haven't seen Re-animator, but thanks for reminding me about it. Deep Rising was okay.. may be a bit too cheesy for my taste. Otherwise, fantastic and very 'colorful' list!
Susan, the Tremor sequels were awful. And I guess cussing isn't something new for Betty White, either.
ReplyDeleteGeorge, Evil Dead II wins hands down. Check out Re-animator some time. Just remember, you were warned...
This proves my point and validates my comment on Alex's blog about the Top Ten Worst Movies upcoming Blogfest. I have not seen all the above but the ones I have...I loved (meaning I give them more than B status). Some I have seen more than once or twice.
ReplyDeleteI just say i love tremors..probably one of my favorite movies...i know every line and every move they are gonna make....dnt judge me... i like a lot of actual good movies too....but tremors...thats my go to movie...never get tired of it!! ( as i go to my dvr and start tremors now)
ReplyDeleteChuck, I've seen all of these movies many times. Some of them ARE awful (D&D for one) but they still won't end up on my list of worst.
ReplyDeleteGolden, Tremors was great! Very fun movie.