Have you ever looked up a movie to see if it's any good? Then it's likely you've seen a Rotten Tomatoes score. Rotten Tomatoes is a review aggregator website that gathers reviews from critics to decide if a film is 'fresh' or 'rotten'. But is the critical consensus everything? Join us as we look at movies the critics of Rotten Tomatoes have decided are 'rotten'. We'll talk about movies of all kinds and attempt to unearth any redeeming qualities these films may have. We'll also ask the question, are these movies really rotten? We'll look at trivia, discuss the films plot at length and see if there is any difference between what the critics say and what audiences think. If you want to join in the discussion or request a rotten movie you can email us at rankrottenpod@gmail.com or get in touch on Instagram @rankrottenpod. Artwork, theme music and editing for Rank Rotten by Mikey.
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Season 2, Episode 5. We’re back for this year's Halloween SPOOKTACULAAAAAAR! It’s been some time so we thought it would be fun to come back with a biggy! Full of trick or treating, pumpkins, witches, magic spells and a talking black cat…it’s 1993’s Hocus Pocus. It’s a movie ‘witch’ is a Halloween staple and a cosy nostalgia trip for many. We’ve lost count of how many people have told us they can’t believe this one is rotten…does it deserve its rotten score? So DUUUDE! Join us as we do a deep dive into the movie’s entire plot, trivia, reviews and more. We’ll also talk about California related insults, books bound in human skin (honestly), and for some reason Gremlins 2…
Synopsis: After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches’ reign of terror once and for all.
Links:
The Fright Club NI Article; "It's Just A Bunch of Hocus Pocus!": What Makes A Cult Classic?:
https://www.thefrightclubni.com/post/it-s-just-a-bunch-of-hocus-pocus-what-makes-a-cult-classic (https://www.thefrightclubni.com/post/it-s-just-a-bunch-of-hocus-pocus-what-makes-a-cult-classic)
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Any content from ‘Hocus Pocus’ is used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, or research. Buena Vista Pictures Distribution holds the rights to this material. No infringement is intended, and the use is transformative and for the purposes of commentary and critique. Editing, music and artwork for Rank Rotten is by Mikey.
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29 May 2026
Saving Silverman turns 25 and the MEDIEVAL WOMAN!
Season 2, Episode 3. This month we have a listener request from friend of the show and all round best bro Rab! We’re chatting about and reassessing 2001’s goofball ‘edgy’ comedy ‘Saving Silverman’, or as some may know it ‘Evil Woman’. Jack Black is back, Steve Zahn is also in this one as well as that famous pie shagger; Jason Biggs. The energy is as chaotic as the plot, in which we have kidnappings (plural), at least one very toxic relationship and of course Mr Neil Diamond himself!
Synopsis: Two desperate buddies concoct a reckless kidnapping scheme to break up their best friend’s toxic relationship with his controlling girlfriend.
Join us as we talk about the film’s scores, go over the plot and chat about our favourite moments, as well as trivia and more. If you would like to tell us what you thought of Saving Saving Silverman, suggest a rotten film you’d like us to talk about or just say hello you can email us at rankrottenpod@gmail.com, or contact us on any of our socials which are listed below.
Links:
‘Hello Again’, Neil Diamond cover by Punk band ‘Groovie Ghoulies’: https://open.spotify.com/track/4C4Gv8pxhRyVqCSmh9ZZdv?si=e0f2a47c52964702 (https://open.spotify.com/track/4C4Gv8pxhRyVqCSmh9ZZdv?si=e0f2a47c52964702)
Instagram Reels:
Jason Biggs as Darren displaying his keyboard wizardry:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsM25uhtj1J/?igsh=MXptamptcHI3NzB0 (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsM25uhtj1J/?igsh=MXptamptcHI3NzB0)
COMIN ON YEEEEEEHAAAAAAH:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHJ882LTMJ0/?igsh=MXQxNjBpbzFxcGIyag== (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHJ882LTMJ0/?igsh=MXQxNjBpbzFxcGIyag==)
Steve Zahn talks about himself, Jack Black and walkie talkies:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPV5SyeCkWk/?igsh=aGZ2d2kzcWp0ZXow (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPV5SyeCkWk/?igsh=aGZ2d2kzcWp0ZXow)
Why Neil Diamond has a restraining order against dem boys:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNY3qoqBqk6/?igsh=dWtsd2w1aDdrbXZt (https://www.instagram.com/p/CNY3qoqBqk6/?igsh=dWtsd2w1aDdrbXZt)
Fart soundboard blunder:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRaAx0UjPSM/?igsh=ODU4OTZmMTFoNnJr (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRaAx0UjPSM/?igsh=ODU4OTZmMTFoNnJr)
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30 Apr 2026
Critters turns 40 and the POWER OF THE CRITE!
Season 2, Episode 3. This month we’re talking all things CRITE (or is it KRITE, it’s up for debate) with 1986’s Critters, on it’s 40th Anniversary no less! It’s seen by many as simply a Gremlins ‘rip-off’ and by many others as a sci fi heavy creature feature cult classic, so we’ll talk about all this and more including floating prison wardens, space poisons and the FAMOUS Johnny Steele…
Synopsis: A group of small but vicious alien creatures called Crites escape from an alien prison transport vessel and land near a Kansas farm house. It’s up to the Brown family and some of the locals to fend off the maniacal munching monsters until back up in the form shapeshifting alien bounty hunters can arrive!
Join us as we talk about the film’s scores, go over the whole plot, talk about trivia and more. If you would like to tell us what you thought of Critters, suggest a rotten film you’d like us to talk about or just say hello you can email us at rankrottenpod@gmail.com, or contact us on any of our socials which are listed below.
Links:
YouTube link; ‘Gaten Matarazzo's most underrated Legend of Zelda game | Shelf Quest’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmgSQHXO1wI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmgSQHXO1wI)
Dread Central article; ‘Power of the Crite: ‘Critters’ Isn’t Just a ‘Gremlins’ Clone’
https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/567223/power-of-the-crite-critters-isnt-just-a-gremlins-clone/ (https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/567223/power-of-the-crite-critters-isnt-just-a-gremlins-clone/)
YouTube link; ‘Power Of The Night By Johnny Steele From The Critters Soundtrack’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zmcV0pIKKg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zmcV0pIKKg)
Two Men and an English Major; our friends in the US have started a literature focused comedy podcast. They pretty much do what we do but with books, plays, poems etc. it’s very accessible and very fun so check it out here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3G4h5zd4A0iKRluXxDxevp?si=232214e25c824668 (https://open.spotify.com/show/3G4h5zd4A0iKRluXxDxevp?si=232214e25c824668)
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/two-men-and-an-english-major/id1875800975 (https://podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/two-men-and-an-english-major/id1875800975)
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