Ed Woods wasn't the worst

[besilarius]

https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/12/coleman-francis-the-real-worst-director-in-film-hi.html

[Nefaro]

Ultimately, though, the reason that any of us still remember the works of Francis today is thanks to Mystery Science Theater 3000. As it did for Manos: The Hands of Fate, MST3k also injected fresh perspective into the filmography of Francis. The classic movie-riffing show featured all three of Francis' feature films: The Beast of Yucca Flats, The Skydivers and Red Zone Cuba. It's telling that they chose Francis—rather than the better-known Wood, MST3k tormented its captive satellite crew with films that were much, much worse.

So very true.


I watched the MST3k guys doing Manos: The Hands Of Fate on their "RiffTrax" series. 

If they hadn't been ripping the absolute ridiculousness going on in the film, and I'd been forced to simply watch the original, I would've clawed my eyes out.  As it turned out, they had a LOT of ammo to use in that turd of a film.   :DD


The RiffTrax series, from the MST3k guys, is available on Amazon Prime video right now.  Quite a number of them.  :bd:   I definitely recommend Manos as one of the better episodes.   

[jamus34]

I think Uwe Boll would be offended.