The Worst Movies Ever Released in August

As bizarre because it sounds, there are — at the very least based on Hollywood — “good” occasions to launch motion pictures to theaters. Summer has turn out to be the residence of huge blockbusters — principally as a result of youngsters are out of faculty, and households are searching for leisure (and doubtless some air-con). The winter is the de facto launching floor for awards contenders, apparently as a result of voters for these prestigious (and probably profitable) prizes have very quick reminiscences.

But there are “bad” occasions for motion pictures too. Traditionally the “worst” time of yr to launch a film to theaters is early January, when theaters are nonetheless full of these potential awards winners and big-budget vacation movies, however the deadline for Oscar consideration has already handed. And although it’s not fairly as well-known as “Dumpuary,” late August is one other lethal interval for vast releases. Why? That core viewers of children and households are principally again to high school and work, or having fun with the ultimate days of heat summer time climate. Plus, it’s too early to launch status photos, as they’re all being held for giant premieres at festivals like Toronto, Telluride, or New York.

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What’s left? Well … the flicks on this checklist, the worst of the worst titles that bought launched to theaters in the month of August throughout the previous 40+ years. These titles run the gamut from big-budget disasters, to misguided comedies, to weird erotic dramas. (And I imply very weird.) They all share one factor in frequent: They all stunk. And let’s face it: Things that stink scent further unhealthy in that summer time warmth. So let’s not dwell on this intro any longer and get proper into the picks.