10 Even More Insane Over The Top Horror Movies
What did I just watch?
Looking back on old-school films like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu, it's apparent how far horror has come over the past century. And yet, the genre's purpose has remained the same - not just to scare, but to rattle the masses and leave a lasting impact.
However, this is easier said than done. What was once shocking decades ago may not have the same impact by today's standards. Horror veterans can also become desensitised to blood and guts, not batting an eyelid when exposed to the most extreme violence. But every once in a while, a horror comes along that's sure to leave an impression on anybody, no matter how many zombie flicks, psychological mind-benders, or brutal slashers they've seen. Features like these are so off-the-wall, silly, or disturbing, it's hard to find anybody who's been the same after sitting through these films.
Though WhatCulture has already covered 10 Insane Over The Top Horror Movies and 10 More Insane Over The Top Horror Movies, we've managed to find another 10 over-the-top efforts for horror advocates to sink their teeth into. They may be considered horror, but some entries on this list are so crazy, they defy categorisation.
10. Bug
Based on the 1973 novel The Hephaestus Plague, Bug follows a mad scientist, Parmiter, who's obsessed with breeding an intelligent sub-species of cockroach. After Parmiter's experiment proves successful, the super-insects invade a small town, wreaking havoc on the locals.
On the surface, the sci-fi horror doesn't sound too different from any other campy creature feature. However, there's one thing that makes Bug the weirdest kind of monster B-movie: the cockroaches shoot fire. By rubbing their legs together, these calamitous critters can incinerate anyone in their path, leading to many moments that are more comical than frightening.
Just when it looks like the zaniness has peaked, Bug will toss in another nutty idea, like when Parmiter learns he can speak to his creations or how the pyro-beetles can use their bodies to spell out words. It's also funny how Bug attempts to stay grounded in reality by delving into the science behind how these fire-roaches evolved, as if these sentient flamethrowers could actually exist.
It's far from scary, but Bug is still entertainingly bad due to the poor special effects, ludicrous plot, and over-the-top acting.