Top 10 Horror Movies That Bombed So Hard They RUINED Careers

We’re not saying all these films are bad, per se, nor did all of these individuals disappear off the map for good. For this list, we’ll be ranking the horror films, thrillers and other horror-adjacent projects that suffered enough critical bashing or financial failure to knock those involved down a peg. Our countdown includes “I Know Who Killed Me”, “Peeping Tom”, "Freaks", and more! Do you feel like defending any of these films? Let us know in the comments!

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[WatchMojo]

Do you feel like defending any of these films? Let us know in the comments!

[sizzorchik]

Rocky Horror is classic!
Being played in theaters where the audience joins in on everything is far from "bombing"

[timbuktu]

I don't think "I Know Who Killed Me" is what killed Lindsy Lohans career

[Denis-]

First time I see "Donnie Darko" being classified as horror...

[chelseacanales]

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is my favourite movie. I thought it is a good musical.

[ThePrinceofHisOwnKingdom]

The Island of Dr. Moreau was wild. The film crew was the biggest victims.

[saltymisfit]

You notice how rocky horror hurt Bostwick at the time but not Tim Curry?? First of all he was fantastic in that film second of all that just points to the epic force of nature that Tim Curry actually was :-)

[xBloodxFangx]

Donnie Darko is not a horror movie. Its a sci-fi psychological thriller.

[robbinruffino]

There’s many horror movies that have unknown actors/actresses that stayed unknown..Freaks is a great movie!

[ryanpenton]

Love the list!! But the background music made it very hard for me to want to finish this video!!

[scottbakanumbaheathen]

Crystal Bernard from "Wings" was also in hysterical "Slumber Party Massacre II".

[DannyS-lriu]

I hoped with everything in me that Troll 2 would make an appearance. Not disappointed!

[robgronotte]

Rocky Horror didn't hurt Susan Sarandon, so I can't imagine it was the reason for Bostwick's career decline.

[art.of.verser]

And others are only wondering why Troll 2 still makes the occasional midnight screenings.

I believe around 2010, I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity meeting George Hardy and Michael Stephenson at Music Box Theatre prior to a special double feature event, which included the documentary (wait for it) Best Worst Movie followed by Troll 2. No matter what, I still enjoy it.

[cameronjr]

I’m still waiting for Top 10 Worst Blumhouse horror films.

[gregoriojaro]

11:42 "THEY'RE EATING HER & THEN THEY'RE GOING TO EAT ME, OH MY GOD!!!" AT #1, LOL! 🎃🎬🎥😂

[petermiller]

The Island of Dr. Moreau was supposed to be horror??? Uh, no? I saw that movie as a teen, and it was anything but scary

[Austinniya.]

Richard O'Brien's Shock Treatment (sequel to R.H.P.S) bombed. Although I do believe the Soundtrack album did far better.

[oldsesalt]

Actually, Lindsey Lohan ruined her own career.

[NL-rjuk]

Rocky Horror Movie is Fun to watch. If you *know* about the Audience Participation then you will land up loving this movie. As for Barry Bostwick. . it was more Tim Curry that had issues with the film. . But who truly knows today?