10 Great Movies That Audiences Originally Hated
3. This Is Spinal Tap
Before the era of the mockumentary in the early 2000s, there was This is Spinal Tap. The film defined a genre and stuck out as one of the unique films of the 1980s. If only audiences back then showed their appreciation, maybe the film would have made more money.
Instead, This is Spinal Tap stands out as a comedy that critics adored during its initial release, but viewers never caught onto. Since then, admiration for the film has been cranked up to 11. Every year the number of fans grows and grows.
The film is the grandfather of the mockumentary format, but it was a risk when it was released. Many people missed the humor during the first run, but the growth of streaming services and the internet fostered a new generation of fans. Now, This is Spinal Tap lives on as one of the grandest comedy films ever made.