The Worst Movies Ever Released in August

As bizarre because it sounds, there are — at the very least in line with Hollywood — “good” occasions to launch films to theaters. Summer season has change into the house of massive blockbusters — largely as a result of children are out of college, 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 doubtlessly profitable) prizes have very brief reminiscences.

However there are “unhealthy” occasions for films too. Historically 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 huge releases. Why? That core viewers of youngsters and households are largely 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 large premieres at festivals like Toronto, Telluride, or New York.

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What’s left? Properly … the films on this record, the worst of the worst titles that obtained launched to theaters within 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.) All of them share one factor in frequent: All of them stunk. And let’s face it: Issues that stink odor additional unhealthy in that summer time warmth. So let’s not dwell on this intro any longer and get proper into the picks.