1. Showgirls 1995
IMDB Rating: 4.9，Douban Rating: 6.9，ID: tt0114436
In *Showgirls*, Nomi Malone arrives in Las Vegas with dreams of stardom. As an exotic dancer at the Cheetah Club, she catches the eye of Cristal Connors, headliner at Goddess—the topless production at Stardust casino. The glitz and glamour of Vegas enthrall Nomi as she claws her way to the top, ruthlessly backstabbing anyone who gets in her way. The film satirizes ambition and excess while exposing both the allure and ugliness of showbiz.
2. Tango 1993
IMDB Rating: 6.1，Douban Rating: 7.5，ID: tt0108290
In *Tango*, director Marcelo Piñeyro weaves a captivating tale of passion, betrayal, and political intrigue against the backdrop of Buenos Aires. The film follows Mario Suárez (played by Miguel Ángel Solá), a successful businessman who becomes entangled in a dangerous affair with Elena Flores (played by Cecilia Narova), the wife of a powerful politician. As their forbidden romance intensifies, Mario discovers that Elena’s husband is involved in corrupt dealings that threaten to destabilize the country. The tango, both a dance and a metaphor for desire and power, serves as the pulsating heartbeat of the film. The chemistry between Solá and Narova is electric, and their dance sequences are sensuous and mesmerizing. Piñeyro’s direction captures the sultry atmosphere of Buenos Aires, with dimly lit clubs, smoky streets, and passionate embraces. The film’s cinematography by Félix Monti is exquisite, emphasizing the contrast between opulence and decay. The haunting score by Luis Bacalov adds to the film’s allure. *Tango* is a visually stunning exploration of love, betrayal, and the dance that binds them together.
3. Problem Child 1990
IMDB Rating: 5.5，Douban Rating: 6.5，ID: tt0100419
The story of a seven-year-old mischievous orphan boy named Junior. He is hardly a model child; mean-spirited and incorrigible. One day, he is adopted by a loving man along with his obnoxious wife named Ben Healy and Flo Healy. Ever since Junior comes into their lives, he turns ordinary days into full-scale comic nightmares! He also leaves a path of serious destruction in his wake, and is even pen pals with Martin Beck (A.K.A. The Bow Tie Killer, a notorious serial killer who kidnaps his faithful correspondent, along with Flo). And now it’s up to Ben as he undertakes a rescue mission to get Junior back from Beck before he plans on hurting him.
4. Leonard in Slow Motion 2014
IMDB Rating: 7.1，Douban Rating: 6.6，ID: tt3386566
In this quirky short film, Leonard exists in slow motion but lives in a regular-speed world. When he discovers his office crush is getting transferred to Florida, Leonard decides he must somehow become regular speed to win her heart before she leaves town for good.
5. The Room 2003
IMDB Rating: 3.7，Douban Rating: 4.2，ID: tt0368226
Tommy Wiseau’s misguided masterpiece is a bona fide classic of midnight cinema. The film revolves around a melodramatic love triangle between amiable banker Johnny (Wiseau), his deceptive fiancée Lisa (Danielle), and his conflicted best friend Mark (Sestero). Despite its technical flaws and unconventional storytelling, The Room has become a cult favorite due to its unintentional humor and off-kilter performances. It’s so bad that it’s good.
6. Snakes on a Plane 2006
IMDB Rating: 5.4，Douban Rating: 6.2，ID: tt0417148
In this action horror film, FBI agent Neville Flynn (played by Samuel L. Jackson) is tasked with escorting a witness from Hawaii to Los Angeles. The witness is set to testify against a powerful mobster, Eddie Kim. However, things take a deadly turn when a crate of venomous snakes is deliberately released on the plane by Kim’s henchmen. Chaos ensues as passengers and crew must band together to survive the slithery threat. The film gained notoriety before its release due to its outlandish title and premise, but despite the Internet buzz, it received mixed reviews and fell short of box office expectations.
7. The 6th Day 2000
IMDB Rating: 5.9，Douban Rating: 6.9，ID: tt0216216
In *The 6th Day*, Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Adam Gibson—a charter pilot unwittingly caught up in a web of illegal human cloning orchestrated by billionaire Michael Drucker. The film delves into themes of identity, morality, and corporate greed as Gibson fights to protect his family while navigating a world where clones walk among us. While not Schwarzenegger’s best work, *The 6th Day* offers thrilling action sequences and thought-provoking questions about what it means to be human.
8. Jingle All the Way 1996
IMDB Rating: 5.6，Douban Rating: 6.9，ID: tt0116705
Despite its mixed moments, *Jingle All the Way* delivers holiday chaos and laughs as Arnold Schwarzenegger races against time to find a Turbo-Man action figure for his son. While some scenes are genuinely hilarious, others fall flat. Sinbad and Phil Hartman add charm to this otherwise uneven comedy.
9. Batman 1989
IMDB Rating: 7.5，Douban Rating: 7.4，ID: tt0096895
Tim Burton’s “Batman” is a dark and stylish superhero film that introduces us to the iconic caped crusader. Set in Gotham City, the film follows Batman (played by Michael Keaton) as he battles his archenemy, The Joker (Jack Nicholson). The movie captures the brooding atmosphere of the comics, with Burton’s signature gothic visuals and Danny Elfman’s haunting score. Nicholson’s portrayal of The Joker is unforgettable, combining menace and dark humor. Keaton surprises skeptics with his intense and enigmatic Batman. The film’s production design, including the Batmobile and Gotham’s architecture, adds to its allure. While some plot elements are simplified, the film remains a classic that kickstarted the modern era of superhero movies.
10. The Happening 2008
IMDB Rating: 5.0，Douban Rating: 6.0，ID: tt0949731
In M. Night Shyamalan’s 2008 thriller ‘The Happening,’ an inexplicable environmental crisis leads to mass suicides across the Northeastern United States. Mark Wahlberg plays a science teacher trying to unravel the mystery while navigating chaos and paranoia. The film’s premise is intriguing, but its execution falls flat due to wooden dialogue, awkward pacing, and questionable acting. Zooey Deschanel’s performance lacks depth, and John Leguizamo’s character feels underutilized. Despite its flaws, ‘The Happening’ manages to be oddly entertaining in a so-bad-it’s-good way. The eerie atmosphere and unintentional hilarity make it a guilty pleasure for fans of B-movie absurdity.
