The Razzies, also known as the Golden Raspberry Awards, is an award show that celebrates the biggest movie flops released every year. For the most part, movies that receive a Razzie nomination usually deserve it, but there have been a few exceptions throughout the years.
Normally, receiving an award nomination is proof that a movie should be considered great, but getting nominated for a Razzie is a completely different story. Since 1980, the Golden Raspberry Awards have been singling out terrible movies and praising them for how bad they are. With so much to choose from, however, it's no surprise that a few not-so-terrible flicks are also considered Razzie material.
6 Friday The 13th (1980)
Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, Friday the 13th is a must-see for all horror movie enthusiasts out there, but it wasn't always as popular as it is today. When it was first released, it received some pretty harsh reviews, and though much of the criticism it received was justified, there is a reason the movie and its characters have remained so popular.
Friday the 13th tells a relatively simple story about a group of youths during their stay at Camp Crystal Lake. What should have been an ordinary night, however, quickly turns into something much more sinister when some of the campers begin going missing. Friday the 13th currently boasts an impressive 6.4/10 on IMDb, proving it to be a good movie. Sadly, it didn't receive praise like this when it was first released, but fans of the horror genre have since come around and now consider it one of the best horror films in existence, especially because of Jason Voorhees's rise in popularity since his debut.
5 Annie (1982)
Directed by John Huston, Annie tells the story of a young orphan of the same name who seeks to live a better life. She lives in the Hudson Street Orphanage run by Agatha Hannigan, a cruel woman who appears to have little patience for the children she looks after. Annie and Agatha rarely see eye to eye, so when Annie is given the chance to live with the wealthy Warbucks family for a week, she leaps at the opportunity.
Annie received mixed reviews upon its release, but it has managed to remain one of the most iconic musical movie adaptations in cinematic history. With a score of 6.6/10 on IMDb, it can be considered a pretty great movie, especially for fans of heartwarming tales about family and finding one's place in the world. Though Annie will never truly escape its Razzie nomination, it is no longer considered as poorly as it once was.
4 Big Daddy (1999)
Big Daddy, directed by Dennis Dugan, tells the story of Sonny Koufax, a thirty-two-year-old man who doesn't have much going for him. He lives a relatively easy life thanks to the $200,000 he received as compensation for an accident he was in, but when he meets Julian McGrath, his life begins to change.
For those who enjoy light-hearted, family-driven comedy movies, Big Daddy is a must-see. With a score of 6.4/10 on IMDb, it doesn't make sense why it was nominated for a Razzie, but at least it's getting the respect it deserves today. It may not be the most compelling Adam Sandler movie, but it certainly is one of the best.
3 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, directed by David Slade, follows Bella Swan and Edward Cullen on their third adventure. The movie opens with Bella asking Edward to transform her into a vampire, but Edward refuses; he believes Bella should enjoy what humanity can offer her before changing permanently.
While some may have looked down on the Twilight Saga during its time in theaters, it's hard to deny how much of a cultural staple it has become in recent years. Much of its newfound popularity is owed to Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart's more notable performances, but that doesn't detract from how engaging the story of Eclipse actually is. Though it may not be for everyone, evident from its somewhat lacking score of 5/10 on IMDb, Eclipse features one of the best love stories ever told.
2 The Blair Witch Project (1999)
The Blair Witch Project, directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, functions as a found-footage movie in which three students set out to study the Blair Witch, a mythological being who plagues the town of Burkittsville, Maryland. While they begin their journey with high hopes, they soon lose their way and are unable to escape the forest they were once eager to investigate.
The Blair Witch Project is a tense watch from start to finish; it rarely gives its viewers a chance to relax. It offers a remarkable horror experience, but not everyone appreciated the way its story played out. Many felt the ending was jarring, and though this might be partially true, the way the story ends shouldn't detract from how unique this movie turned out to be. Though it was nominated to receive a Razzie, it has since become a core staple in the horror genre and has even amassed a cult following. With an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, the fact that it was ever considered for a Razzie is ludicrous.
1 The Shining (1980)
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, The Shining follows Jack Torrence during his stay at the Overlook Hotel with his wife, Wendy, and his son, Danny. Jack applied to watch over the Overlook Hotel during the holiday season while it was closed, and though the hotel's manager warned him that the previous caretaker lost his mind while tending to the hotel, Jack refused to let the opportunity pass him by.
The Shining is arguably one of the best horror movies ever made, so the fact that it was nominated for two Razzie awards is incredibly strange. When it was first released, it was met with mixed reviews, but to even consider it worthy of a Razzie is absurd. Though the movie itself wasn't nominated, lead actress Shelly Duval's performance as Wendy and Stanley Kubrick's role as director were, which is strange seeing as their involvement in The Shining served to cement it as one of the most iconic horrors ever made. With a score of 8.4/10 on IMDb, The Shining is highly regarded as an exceptional horror movie, so the fact it was even considered Razzie material is bizarre.