10 Horror Movies From the 90s So Bad They Are Actually Good

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1. "Leprechaun" (1993)

Ah, Leprechaun! Once a gentle tale in Irish folklore, now... a homicidal wee creature.

When Dan O'Grady pilfers gold from the Emerald Isle, guess who follows him back to the USA? The Leprechaun, now hell-bent on reclaiming his gold. Using magic and mayhem, he terrorizes those who dare to hide his treasure.

Jennifer Aniston's movie debut? Yes, indeed! A wild chase for gold, sprinkled with corny one-liners, ensures you'll never look at the end of a rainbow the same again.


2. "Jack Frost" (1997)

Ever wished for a snowman to come alive? Perhaps, reconsider. When a serial killer collides with genetic material during a car crash, he's reborn as a murderous snowman. Now, Jack Frost is on a chilling spree, proving no carrot nose is harmless. Through melting, refreezing, and icicle impalements, he crafts his icy reign of terror.

A snowman seeking revenge on the sheriff who captured him? Oh, it's frosty fun with a dash of horror humor.


3. "The Dentist" (1996)

Whoever said dental check-ups are painless hadn't met Dr. Alan Feinstone. A successful dentist, life's pristine until he discovers his wife's infidelity. Now, his sanity? Crumbling faster than candy-laden teeth. As his mental state deteriorates, so does his care for dental ethics.

Gruesome dental procedures, wild hallucinations, and deep-seated revenge? Yep, this one ensures you'll think twice before your next dental appointment.


4. "The Willies" (1990)

Gather around the campfire, dear friends, for tales that start as innocent boy scout yarns but... do they stay that way? Nope! Three stories unfold, with creepy monsters in restrooms and old-school monsters in farms.

But, is everything as it seems? By the final tale, one might ponder – are monsters only external, or can they also be... internal? A fun romp with dark turns, it reminds us: not every campfire story is meant for toasting marshmallows.


5. "Ticks" (1993)

Ah, the great outdoors – fresh air, lush woods, and... giant mutated ticks? When inner-city kids camp in the woods, they stumble upon marijuana plants using steroids. What's the harm? Well, it seems the local ticks partake, morphing into blood-sucking monsters. Panic ensues, alliances form, and battles rage against the creepy crawlies.

Alfonso Ribeiro breaking from his "Fresh Prince" role? Absolutely! A bug-infested thrill, you'll squirm and laugh, sometimes both at once.


6. "Dr. Giggles" (1992)

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the creepiest doctor of all? Dr. Giggles, hands down! Born in a mad attempt to replace a dying heart, Evan Rendell escapes the asylum, returning to his hometown. But his healing methods? Far from orthodox.

With surgical tools and a maniacal laugh, he sets out to "cure" the town. A twisted mix of humor and gore, it's a reminder: sometimes, laughter can be deadlier than the knife.


7. "Head of the Family" (1996)

Picture this: the Stackpool family – Myron, the brain; Otis, the muscle; Wheeler, the eyes and ears; and Ernestina, the... lusty one. Combined, they form one functioning entity. When a local discovers their secret, he decides to blackmail them. But, messing with this family? Not a great idea.

With psychic battles, romance, and dinner guests that never leave, it's a campy, quirky reminder that every family has its skeletons... or decapitated heads.


8. "Ice Cream Man" (1995)

Jingling bells, kids running with coins, and... oh, that's not a regular Popsicle. Gregory, once a boy witnessing his ice cream man's murder, grows up, well, slightly skewed. Now, as the new ice cream man, his treats contain some... unusual ingredients.

Clint Howard's portrayal? Sinisterly sweet! A dark, comedic tale sprinkled with gore, it teaches one crucial lesson: always check your sundae for... surprises.


9. "Pinocchio's Revenge" (1996)

A wooden boy's dream was to become real, right? Not this one! When a lawyer acquires a cursed Pinocchio puppet, her daughter mistakes it for a gift. But as people start meeting untimely ends, the question arises: Is it the puppet, or is there a darker force at play?

Not quite the classic tale, this one dives deep into psychological horror with wooden twists. A wooden puppet on trial? Only in the '90s!


10. "Killer Tongue" (1996)

In a desolate desert, Candy awaits her lover's prison escape. But a meteorite crashes, transforming her tongue into a sentient, murderous entity.

With nuns-turned-rubber-clad-vixens and a poodle quartet, bizarre doesn't begin to cover it. This tongue not only talks, but it kills too! Part sci-fi, part horror-comedy, it's a wild, twisted ride that ensures you'll never look at piercings the same way.