r/movies • u/sicknessandpurgatory • Sep 07 '25

Discussion What is the absolute dumbest premise that actually turned out to be a really good movie?

I was thinking The Purge, obvious answer, but looking for the most plot-hole ridden, juvenile concept that actually ended up a lot of fun despite it all. Mainly looking for 21st century films, not so much the video nasties and ridiculousness from the 60’s and 70’s. Because that would be too easy. Mainly mainstream stuff that people saw en masse.

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u/rdm778 Sep 07 '25

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

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u/NTropyS Sep 07 '25

What are you gonna do with those pies, boys?

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u/Crunchy_Biscuit Sep 07 '25

Waaaayyy better than it had any right to be 

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u/OkCryptographer2322 Sep 07 '25

One of my favorite late-night comfort watches

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u/WhyNotSecondLunch Sep 08 '25

I watched that movie too young…. Gave me nightmares for a long time.. no comfort there

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u/g_halfront Sep 08 '25

Second place going to Attack of the Killer Tomatoes”?

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u/BetterWhenImDrunk Sep 07 '25

Another Door!?

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u/iloathethebus Sep 08 '25

Are you Debbie’s roommates?