15 Most Disliked Horror Movies of All Time, According to Fans

15 Most Disliked Horror Movies of All Time, According to Fans

Not every horror movie becomes a classic. Some films miss the mark so badly that fans can’t help but cringe at the mention of their names. Whether it’s terrible acting, laughable special effects, or plots that make zero sense, these movies have earned their place as some of the most disliked horror films ever made.

1. The Creeping Terror (1964)

Few monsters in cinema history move slower than the one in this infamous disaster. The creature looks like a shaggy carpet draped over a few people crawling on the ground. Fans often joke that anyone getting caught by this monster deserves their fate since outrunning it would be easier than tying your shoes.

What makes this film particularly painful is the narrator who describes every single action happening on screen. The audio quality is so poor that voiceover narration replaced most of the original dialogue. Budget constraints meant the filmmakers couldn’t afford to reshoot scenes properly.

Critics and audiences alike have mocked this movie for decades. It remains a favorite punching bag for bad movie enthusiasts everywhere.

2. Maniac (1934)

This early horror attempt feels more like a fever dream than an actual movie. The plot involves a mad scientist, stolen identities, and some truly bizarre moments that leave viewers scratching their heads. One infamous scene shows a character eating a cat’s eyeball, which was supposedly real and shocked audiences at the time.

Acting in this film reaches levels of melodrama that would make silent film stars blush. Every emotion gets expressed through wild gestures and facial contortions that look ridiculous by today’s standards. The story jumps around so randomly that following the plot becomes nearly impossible.

Modern viewers find it more comedic than frightening. It’s become a curiosity piece rather than genuine horror entertainment.

3. The Horror of Party Beach (1964)

Beach parties and nuclear waste don’t mix well, at least according to this ridiculous film. Radioactive pollution creates sea monsters that look like they’re wearing rubber suits with hot dogs stuck to their faces. These creatures terrorize teenagers who seem more interested in dancing than surviving.

Musical numbers interrupt the horror scenes constantly, creating a confused tone that satisfies neither genre. The monsters shuffle around slowly while making strange gurgling noises that sound more silly than scary. Fans consider the makeup effects among the worst ever committed to film.

Critics labeled it as one of the worst movies ever made upon release. Time hasn’t been kind to its reputation either.

4. The Swarm (1978)

In this big-budget disaster film, killer bees threaten America, but even an all-star cast led by Michael Caine can’t save it. Despite solid funding and experienced actors, the movie drags with too much dialogue and not nearly enough bee-related action.

When the bees finally do appear, they’re not particularly frightening or convincing. Special effects make them look more like animated dots than actual threats. The dialogue becomes unintentionally hilarious as serious actors deliver ridiculous lines about bee behavior with straight faces.

Fans expected thrills but got a slow, tedious slog instead. It disappointed everyone who hoped for exciting horror.

5. 13 Ghosts (2001)

More style than substance, this remake features a house of glass walls and hostile ghosts. The family at its center uncovers a gallery of creatively designed spirits, but without a strong story or relatable characters, the movie struggles to deliver lasting impact.

Jump scares replace actual tension throughout the entire runtime. Loud noises and sudden movements try to frighten viewers instead of building atmosphere or dread. The script feels like an excuse to show off special effects rather than tell a compelling story.

Horror fans found it forgettable despite its interesting premise. It became another example of style over substance gone wrong.

6. Jaws: The Revenge (1987)

Sharks don’t hold grudges, but this movie wants you to believe otherwise. A great white shark apparently travels from New England to the Bahamas specifically to hunt down one family. The premise makes absolutely no sense, and the execution is even worse than the concept.

Michael Caine famously said he never saw this film but heard it was terrible, though he enjoyed the house it bought him. The shark looks fake even by 1980s standards, with obvious mechanical movements and poor integration with the live-action footage. Plot holes are big enough to sail a boat through.

Fans consider it the worst sequel in the Jaws franchise. It nearly killed the series permanently.

7. House of the Dead (2003)

Adapted from an arcade shooter, this zombie-filled disaster follows students on their way to an island rave. Unsurprisingly, it quickly descends into chaos. Uwe Boll, known for his poor game-to-film track record, delivers one of his worst outings here.

Actual footage from the video game gets spliced into action sequences, creating jarring transitions that confuse viewers. The acting reaches community theater levels of quality, with dialogue that sounds like it was written in five minutes. Zombie makeup looks cheap, and fight choreography appears awkward and unrealistic.

Gamers and horror fans united in hating this disaster. It set a low bar for future adaptations.

8. Cabin Fever (2016)

Remaking a cult horror film just thirteen years after the original seems pointless, and this movie proves that theory correct. The story follows the same plot as the 2002 version, with friends at a cabin contracting a flesh-eating virus. Unfortunately, this remake adds nothing new or interesting to justify its existence.

Scenes get copied almost shot-for-shot from the original, making the whole project feel unnecessary and lazy. The few changes made actually make the story worse, removing dark humor that worked before. Acting feels wooden, and the gross-out effects lack the impact of the earlier film.

Fans questioned why this remake even happened. Most people just recommend watching the original instead.

9. Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)

Birds attack humanity in this ultra-low-budget disaster that became famous for being spectacularly awful. The special effects look like they were created by someone learning animation software for the first time. Digital birds hover motionlessly in the sky before awkwardly diving at victims who flail around unconvincingly.

Before any bird action happens, viewers must endure endless scenes of boring romance and environmental preaching. The first forty minutes contain almost nothing horror-related, just terrible acting and meaningless conversations. When the birds finally attack, the results are more hilarious than horrifying.

It gained cult status as one of the worst movies ever made. Bad movie fans celebrate it ironically at special screenings.

10. Troll 2 (1990)

Despite the title, this movie contains zero trolls. Instead, vegetarian goblins try to turn a family into plants so they can eat them. Yes, you read that correctly. The plot makes no logical sense, and the execution is even more baffling than the premise suggests.

Acting reaches legendarily bad levels, with the cast delivering lines like they’re reading them for the first time. The goblin costumes look like cheap Halloween masks bought at a discount store. One infamous scene involves a character peeing on food to save his family from eating it.

It’s frequently called the worst movie ever made, though fans embrace it ironically. The documentary about it, Best Worst Movie, is actually excellent.

11. Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977)

A demonic bed consumes people in this bizarre film that defies explanation. The possessed furniture dissolves victims with acid foam while a trapped spirit narrates from behind a painting. This strange concept might have worked with better execution, but the results are unintentionally funny rather than frightening.

Pacing drags terribly, with long stretches where nothing interesting happens. When the bed does attack, the effects look cheap and silly. Victims seem oddly calm about being eaten by furniture, barely struggling or showing appropriate fear.

Comedian Patton Oswalt made this movie more famous by joking about its ridiculous premise in his stand-up routine. Most people who’ve heard of it learned about it from his bit rather than actually watching it.

12. Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)

Director Ed Wood created this legendary disaster about aliens raising the dead to stop humanity from creating a doomsday weapon. Flying saucers obviously made from paper plates dangle on visible strings. Cardboard tombstones wobble when actors bump into them. Bela Lugosi appears in footage shot before his death, even though his character features prominently throughout the story.

Continuity errors plague every scene, with day turning to night randomly and actors clearly reading from cue cards. The dialogue sounds like it was written by someone who’d never heard actual human conversation. Despite these massive flaws, the film has charm that keeps people watching.

It’s often called the worst movie ever made. Fans celebrate its awfulness with affection rather than pure mockery.

13. Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 (1987)

Roughly half of this sequel consists of flashbacks to the first movie, making it feel like a cheap cash grab. When new footage finally appears, it features Ricky, the brother of the first film’s killer, continuing the family tradition of Santa-themed murder. The acting is atrocious, with lead actor Eric Freeman delivering lines in the most bizarre way possible.

One scene became an internet meme where Ricky shoots someone and yells an expletive in an over-the-top manner. This moment is more famous than the entire rest of the movie combined. Everything feels rushed and poorly thought out.

Horror fans mock it relentlessly for its laziness. Using old footage to pad runtime insults audiences’ intelligence.

14. Piranha 3DD (2012)

The title makes a juvenile joke about both 3D technology and anatomy, which sets the tone for this terrible sequel. Prehistoric piranhas attack a water park in a movie that tries way too hard to be funny. Neither the comedy nor the horror elements work, creating an experience that just feels uncomfortable and boring.

Celebrity cameos feel desperate, like David Hasselhoff playing himself in scenes that go nowhere. The special effects look worse than the previous film despite being made years later. Gore scenes lack creativity, and the death sequences feel repetitive and uninspired.

Critics savaged it for being lazy and pointless. Even fans of trashy B-movies found little to enjoy here.

15. See No Evil (2006)

WWE wrestler Kane stars as a hulking killer who removes people’s eyes in this forgettable slasher. A group of delinquent teens must clean an abandoned hotel as punishment, only to encounter a religious fanatic murderer. The premise sounds generic because it is, offering nothing original or memorable to the horror genre.

Kane’s physical presence is intimidating, but the script gives him nothing interesting to do. Victims are unlikeable, making it hard to care when they die. Kill scenes try to be creative but mostly just feel gross without being scary or inventive.

Horror fans found it bland and derivative. It feels like a direct-to-video movie that somehow got a theatrical release instead.