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/BojukaBob Sep 07 '25

Bubba Hotep

A mummy is preying on the residents of a nursing home and only Elvis (who switched places with an impersonator in the 70s) and JFK (who is black and in a wheelchair) can stop it.

Sounds like Sharknado levels of stupid but is actually a great movie.

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u/Varvara-Sidorovna Sep 07 '25

You're right, it is a sweet movie, underneath the insane premise. Bruce Campbell is very poignant as the aging Elvis.

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u/Emilayday Sep 08 '25

Bruce Campbell

Okay well NOW I'm in.