Shark Week
This 2013 Syfy original became an unlikely franchise after combining a meteorological disaster with an apex marine predator in a title that sounds like a joke but spawned multiple sequels.
Sharknado
This 2015 low-budget horror-comedy features a deadly extraterrestrial visitor that is not a shark, clown, or robot - but a weaponized farm animal from outer space.
Llamageddon
Often called one of the greatest "so bad it's good" movies ever made, this 2003 drama was written, directed, produced by, and starred by Tommy Wiseau, whose unusual performance became legendary.
The Room
Bill Goldberg stars as the title character in this holiday slasher where the man delivering presents trades his sleigh for a bloody rampage.
Santa’s Slay
Featuring cotton candy cocoons, killer balloon animals, and popcorn that hatches into monsters, this cult film has a title that plainly states both who the villains are and where they came from.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Its title combines two marine animals into one improbable monster: a fearsome fish in front and an eight-armed mollusk in back.
Sharktopus
The only film ever directed by Stephen King, this cult favorite stars Emilio Estevez as survivors battle a fleet of murderous vehicles led by a terrifying green truck.
Maximum Overdrive
This 1990 fantasy horror sequel became a cult sensation despite having no connection to its predecessor, thanks to bizarre dialogue, wooden acting, and the infamous line “Oh my Goooodddddddd!”
Troll 2
A group of college students must survive a killer turkey with a grudge in this intentionally absurd 2009 cult horror-comedy.
Thankskilling
This 1990 monster movie traps the residents of a tiny Nevada desert town when giant underground predators hunt them by sensing vibrations through the ground.
Tremors
Unlike most cinematic sharks, the creature in this film doesn't need the ocean—it can materialize wherever water is found, thanks to its paranormal nature.
Ghost Shark
This 2010 French horror-comedy centers on a discarded tire that mysteriously comes to life and develops deadly telekinetic powers.
Rubber
Despite its name, this police detective spends far more time firing guns and exchanging one-liners than wielding the traditional weapon suggested in the title.
Samurai Cop
Its villain is neither a vampire nor a monster from the deep - he's a murderous cookie seeking revenge in this bizarre holiday-themed horror film.
The Gingerdead Man
Bela Lugosi appears posthumously in this notorious Ed Wood production, in which visitors from beyond Earth attempt to prevent humanity from creating a destructive weapon.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
This low-budget horror film combines farmland with a marine predator in a title that's an obvious nod to a classic cornfield-based horror movie.
Sharks of the Corn
This 1985 satirical horror film turns a sweet treat into a deadly threat when a mysterious, addictive dessert begins taking over the world - and its consumers.
The Stuff
A young boy in a wheelchair befriends an alien creature in this family film that was widely compared to a more famous Steven Spielberg movie about an extraterrestrial visitor.
Mac and Me
Released in 1984, this slasher follows Billy Chapman, whose fear and trauma surrounding Santa Claus lead him down a murderous path.
Silent Night, Deadly Night
George A. Romero's directorial debut transformed the meaning of the word "zombie" and became one of the most influential independent horror films ever made.
Night of the Living Dead
This tongue-in-cheek title suggests the most unlikely place for one of the ocean's deadliest predators to strike: during your nightly soak.
Bath Tub Shark Attack
Originally titled Killbots, this cult favorite combines a suburban mall, experimental security machines, and a deadly night of chaos.
Chopping Mall
Often celebrated for its outrageous dialogue, unforgettable frisbee assassination, and abundance of '80s action-movie excess, this Andy Sidaris film has become a cult classic.
Hard Ticket to Hawaii
This genre mashup turns a small-town holiday celebration into a fight for survival, complete with choreography, comedy, and flesh-eating attackers.
Anna and the Apocalypse
This 1984 sci-fi oddity introduced audiences to a character who could pilot experimental spacecraft, play guitar, perform brain surgery, and lead a rock band - all while fighting aliens.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension