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From the over-acted to the poorly-acted, these seven films have won the hearts of horror fans thanks to their comically bad B-movie charm.

Like most movie genres, the horror genrecontains a spectrum of films ranging from the critically acclaimed to the horrible. B-movies are notorious for their cheesy practical effects, wonky plots and nonsense dialogue that usually cause their theatrical releases to financially bomb. However, sometimes it's these B-moviesthat audiences actually love.

The things that makethese films horrible are exactly what makes them so comical, creating memorable scenes and quotable dialogue thatwin the hearts of horror fans with their absurdity.

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Based on a short story by Stephen King, Maximum Overdrive is the only film both written and directed by the horror author. The 1986 film stars Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington and Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson. In the movie, inanimate objects come to life, showcasing the terror caused by everything from a vending machine to a rogue lawnmower. But the biggest threat is the trucks, which trap a group of strangers inside an isolated truck stop.

Despite receiving a Rotten Tomatoes' approval rating of 15 percent, Maximum Overdrive became a fan favorite due to its dark humor and camp. As a bonus, the soundtrack is entirely comprised of AC/DC hits, which really contributes to the campy '80s vibe Maximum Overdrive is infamous for.

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Directed by Mark Jones, Leprechaun is a highly debated film within the horror community. It stars Jennifer Aniston in her film debut and Warwick Davis as a vengeful leprechaun trying to retrieve the gold that was stolen from him. Earning a 21 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and unfavorable reviews across the board didn't stop Leprechaun from spawning seven more films, each with an increasingly absurd plot. Nonetheless, this 1993 film's unintentional hilarity granted it a significant cult following.

It's no secret the Friday the 13th franchise is immensely popular among horror fans, generating 12 films, comic books and video games. The 2002 film Jason X sends the iconic horror villain to the future. Jason Voorhees is cryogenically frozen until discovered by student researchers in the year 2455. Once aboard their spaceship, he awakens and proceeds to stalk and kill the students one by one.

Though it received a 21 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this cheese-feststill attainedcult status. Although Jason X doesn't offer anything new to the series, its ability to poke fun at the franchise with a little satire more than makes up for it.

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Seed of Chucky is the second lowest-rated film in the franchise. Brad Dourif resumes the role of Chucky and Jennifer Tilly as his demented bride Tiffany so that the couple can welcome a new addition to the family. Seed of Chucky's campy and absurd plot makes for a fun watch, but ultimately contributed to the critic's negative reviews. Nonetheless, Seed of Chucky is another solid entry marking the Child's Play franchise's zany transition from horror to horror-comedy.

Using a significant amount of archive footage from the original film, Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 went from re-cut to being regarded as one of the worst horror movies of all time. Directed by Lee Harvey, the sequel slasher follows an escaped mental patient's quest to get revenge on an abusive nun from his childhood. This isolated revenge somehow turns into a full-blown killing spree that offers some memorable quotes like "Garbage day!" Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2's comically terrible attempt on Christmas horror granted it status as one of the all-time "so bad, it's good" horror films.

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Despite negative reviews, Anaconda achieved box office success mostly due to its star-studded cast, including Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, Jonathan Hyde and Owen Wilson. The film follows a documentary film crew's adventure in the Amazon rainforest. They are captured by a snake hunter who is trying to track down a huge, legendary anaconda. With decent chills and thrills, Anaconda quickly gained a cult following even with a whopping 38 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Most of the film's humor derives from the horrendous CGI and weird dialogue. Overall, Anaconda is a creature feature praised for its "brazen silliness."

Directed by Robert Hiltzik, Sleepaway Camp follows the story of a young girl sent to a summer camp that quickly becomes the site of a series of grisly murders. Sleepaway Camp currently has an approval rating of 78 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, the low-budget teen slasher wasn't always that well received. Upon its 1983 release, Sleepaway Camp was dubbed a Friday the 13th knock off, despite its surprisingly deep and controversial exploration of gender identity and politics. Nonetheless, Sleepaway Camp has gathered a substantial cult following and a plethora of positive reviews, with its twist ending cementing the film in pop culture history.

Like Sleepaway Camp, Basket Case is a low-budget horror flick that has earned positive reviews from critics, currently holding a 77 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Frank Henenlotter, Basket Case features a pair of formerly conjoined twins. There is Dwayne, a seemingly normal man, and Belial, a human blob living in a wicker basket. The special effects leave a lot to be desired, but at the same time offer a substantial amount of B-movie magic. As one of the most grotesque and absurd entries into the body horror subgenre, it's no wonder critics have called Basket Case an "exploitation masterpiece" and "uproariously disgusting."

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