The 1 Horror Movie So Bad, Even the Godfather of Shock Rock Couldn't Stomach It

In 2014, metal star, movie director, and bona fide horror hound Rob Zombie tore into the worst horror movie in history. As a musician and filmmaker known for pushing the boundaries of taste and decency, Rob Zombie is no stranger to exploring the darker side of human nature. However, one horror movie stood out as an affront to everything he holds dear.

Rob Zombie's résumé is filled with controversy and deliberate provocation. As the lead singer of White Zombie, he created music that was both a love letter to and a sendup of the excesses of 70s and 80s arena rock. As a filmmaker, he's directed such graphic and disturbing pieces as House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects, which – depending on your perspective – are either transgressive masterpieces or an exercise in trying to out-shock the audience.

Given his resume, one might think that nothing could shock or offend Rob Zombie. But there's one horror movie that earns the distinction of being called 'the worst movie ever committed to film.'

The infamous title is shrouded in mystery, and despite being a central part of horror folklore, the actual identity of the worst horror movie ever made was never explicitly stated by Rob Zombie. However, film enthusiasts and horror hounds alike continue to speculate on what this cinematic abomination could be.

The possibilities are endless, as the number of terrible horror movies far exceeds the amount of well-crafted ones. However, considering Rob Zombie's distinctive tastes and interests, we might be able to make an educated guess.

Some movies that often come up in discussions about terrible horror movies include Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002), with its cringe-worthy acting and formulaic plot; House of the Dead (2003), which exemplifies how not to make a video game adaptation; and The Last Exorcism Part II (2013), which failed to live up to the promise of the original.

But Rob Zombie might have something else in mind, considering his tendency to dislike movies with grossly inaccurate portrayals of heavy metal culture.

Despite the number of terrible horror movies out there, one stands out as a prime candidate: Trick or Treat (1986), which revels in horrible depictions of heavy metal and Satanism, exploiting them for cheap thrills.

Whatever Rob Zombie may be thinking of – be it one of the aforementioned atrocities or something else entirely – we can't help but share in his disgust and give our sincerest thanks for sparing us the specific details.

Ultimately, there is something deliciously ironic about one horror hound tearing into another, lesser horror creation. With his lengthy music career and infamous film resume, Rob Zombie is undoubtedly one of the most skilled provocateurs working today, and his dislike for this film only serves to cement his status as a cultural gatekeeper for all things horror.

So, if this unnamed film is indeed so god-awfully terrible, even the Master of Macabre can't stomach it, that's good enough for us to leave it be.