Why We Love ‘So Bad It’s Good’ Movies


For his latest video essay, writer and film enthusiast Jack Nugent from “Now You See It” takes a look at the over-the-top campiness that make classic “so bad, they’re good” films, like The Room, worth watching and rewatching.

“Why do we love movies that are so bad, they’re good? Let’s explore what these movies have in common and see that many critically acclaimed movies actually contain the phenomenon that makes “So Bad, It’s Good” movies so appealing.”

Previously from Jack: The Art of the Plot Twist