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- Mortal Kombat

The Prophet's Bad Movie Mecca

"We watch 'em, so you don't have to!"

There are a lot of very bad films in the world, ranging from the simply poor to the out-and-out appalling; from the extremely dull to the unintentionally hilarious. I have probably seen rather more of these films than is strictly healthy, and I keep coming back for more. I'm a film nut, and a part of that is a relentless optimism; a stubborn refusal to give up on the tainted dream factory. When the next big thing arrives at the cinema, I go, face shining with childlike hope, often to be disappointed. I spend hours walking around Blockbuster Video, searching - often in vain - for the one good movie that I know must be in there.

In the pursuit of the excellent, one must accept however that one will see some - or in my case, a lot of - shite. It is inevitable. This page is my own personal tribute to all of the men and women who have ever dedicated their time and effort to the creation of a turkey. I also like to think that it might serve as a warning to those thinking of watching a DTV or tele-movie to never underestimate how bad these films can really be.

Welcome to my Mecca. Heed the lessons of our experience, and go in peace.

It has been a while since there was anything new on the Bad Movie Mecca, but here it is: The Da Vinci Code Relaunch Special.

BMM Trivia File - The Da Vinci Code has received a rating of 64%; the same rating earned by the first ever film reviewed, the equally commercial Phantom Menace.

The Bad Movie Mecca Review System
by The Prophet
Movies Listed by Ratings
Movies Listed Alphabetically
Crusaders of Mecca
the Bad Movie Reviewers
The Parade of Infamy
Bad Movie Superstars
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Hellbound Beowulf
The Toho Godzilla Movies
Lost in Time: Waxwork II Omega Doom Sanctuary
Highlander Sequels Special
Highlander II: The Quickening Highlander III: The Sorcerer Highlander: Endgame
Godzilla Gone in 60 Seconds
reviewed by Simon Drake
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Dungeons & Dragons Special
Dungeons & Dragons
reviewed by Simon Drake
Dungeons & Dragons
reviewed by The Prophet
Krull
Sword & Sorcery special
Conan the Barbarian Conan the Destroyer
Red Sonja Kull the Conqueror Hawk the Slayer
Fantasy Mission Force
reviewed by James Holloway
Jake Speed
reviewed by Simon Drake
Tango & Cash
reviewed by Simon Drake
Escape From LA
reviewed by Simon Drake
Better Off Dead
reviewed by Simon Drake
One Crazy Summer
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Musketeer
reviewed by James Holloway
DNA Split Second
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
reviewed by Simon Drake
Passenger 57
reviewed by Simon Drake
Waxwork
reviewed by Simon Drake
Warlock Special
Warlock Warlock: The Armageddon Warlock III: The End of Innocence
The Rescue Enter the Ninja Anaconda
Dark Angel Babes in Toyland Fright Night Part II
Hemoglobin Special Edition
Demon Knight
reviewed by Simon Drake
Pearl Harbour
reviewed by Simon Drake
Escape from DS3
reviewed by Simon Drake
Ticks
reviewed by Simon Drake
Antitrust Judge Dredd
reviewed by Simon Drake
Dracula 2001
reviewed by Simon Drake
Ripper
reviewed by Simon Drake
Watchers
reviewed by Simon Drake
Double Impact
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Mummy Returns Razor Blade Smile
reviewed by James Holloway
Even-Crappier-Than-Usual Hammer Horror Special
Lust for a Vampire Zoltan, Hound of Dracula Vampire Circus
Flash Gordon
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Goonies
reviewed by Simon Drake
Fire, Ice and Dynamite
reviewed by Simon Drake
Stewardess School
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Lost World Blast
Cutting Class
reviewed by Simon Drake
Dead Heat
reviewed by Simon Drake
Atlantis - The Lost Empire
reviewed by Simon Drake
Planet of the Apes
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Specials Mean Guns
Deep Star Six
reviewed by Simon Drake
Trancers 3
reviewed by Simon Drake
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Sunset Beat
reviewed by Simon Drake
Smilla's Feeling for Snow
reviewed by Simon Drake
Bones
reviewed by James Holloway
The One Guardian Storm Riders
The Fast and the Furious
reviewed by Simon Drake
Ice Pirates
reviewed by Simon Drake
Valentine
Night Flier
reviewed by Simon Drake
Turbulence 3
reviewed by Simon Drake
A Knight's Tale
reviewed by James Holloway
The Hunted Biggles: Adventures in Time
reviewed by Simon Drake
Earth vs. the Spider
reviewed by Simon Drake
Amazons & Gladiators Cradle of Fear
reviewed by Tim Deegan
Full Eclipse
The World is Not Enough
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Rock
reviewed by Simon Drake
Postmortem
reviewed by Simon Drake
Hong Kong 97
reviewed by Simon Drake
Footloose
reviewed by Simon Drake
Universal Soldier - The Return
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Three Musketeers Ghosts of Mars
reviewed by Simon Drake
Spitfire
reviewed by Simon Drake
From Dusk Till Dawn Special
From Dusk Till Dawn Texas Blood Money The Hangman's Daughter
Kiss of the Dragon Impostor Dagon
reviewed by Tim Deegan
The Horrible Dr Bones Out for Justice Dune - extended TV version
Dobermann
reviewed by Mant
Sweepers Equilibrium
reviewed by James Holloway
The Scorpion King
reviewed by James Holloway
Nemesis
reviewed by James Holloway
Velocity Trap
reviewed by James Holloway
Bulletproof Monk
reviewed by Allison Holloway
Heartbreakers
reviewed by Allison Holloway
Predator 2
reviewed by James Holloway
Chase Moran
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Sea Wolf
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Transporter
reviewed by Simon Drake
Justice League of America
reviewed by James Holloway
The Order Sabotage
The Swarm
reviewed by Simon Drake
Trancers
reviewed by Simon Drake
Komodo
reviewed by Simon Drake
Burn, Hollywood Burn And Now the Screaming Starts The Sword and the Sorcerer
     
Ankle Biters
reviewed by Simon Drake
AbrAxas
reviewed by Simon Drake
The Silent Flute
     
The Howling VI: The Freaks 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines
     
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
reviewed by Mant
Resident Evil
reviewed by Mant
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
reviewed by Mant
     
Redline
reviewed by Mant
Double Team
reviewed by Mant and The Prophet

The Killing of Satan
reviewed by Mant

     
The Four Feathers
reviewed by James Holloway
Mighty Jack
reviewed by Simon Drake
End of Days
     
The Charles Band Special
Reviewed by Simon Drake
Zone Troopers Trancers 2 Dollman
The Peacemaker Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Darkman III: Die, Darkman, Die
     
Evil Ed
reviewed by Mant
Naked Killer
reviewed by Mant
The Unholy
reviewed by Mant
     
Dollar for the Dead
reviewed by Simon Drake
Prototype
reviewed by Simon Drake
Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever
reviewed by Simon Drake
     
Cradle 2 the Grave
reviewed by Simon Drake
Hell Comes to Frogtown
reviewed by Simon Drake
Troll
reviewed by Simon Drake
     
Flying Virus
reviewed by Simon Drake
Infested
reviewed by Simon Drake
Hitcher 2
reviewed by Simon Drake
     
Cabin Fever
reviewed by Simon Drake
Timecop 2
reviewed by Simon Drake
Down
reviewed by Simon Drake
     
The Da Vinci Code Relaunch Special
     
Underworld X-Men: The Last Stand The Secret of My Success
reviewed by Jimmy the Hat
     

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