Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich present their The Top 10 Worst Movies of 2024 So Far Review!

Buckle up for a deep dive into the cinematic misfires of 2024 as Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich break down The Top 10 Worst Movies of 2024 So Far. In this episode, they’ll tackle the films that, despite their big budgets, star-studded casts, or high expectations, fell flat in the eyes of critics and audiences alike. The list includes Lift, Night Swim, Atlas, Uglies, Damsel, Jackpot, Founders Day, The Out-Laws, Space Cadet, and Unfrosted—films that span genres but share the unfortunate distinction of being major disappointments. Whether they were streaming releases or big-screen disasters, these movies are now streaming on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, giving everyone the chance to see just how bad they really are.

Similarities and Common Failures in 2024’s Worst Films

What links these movies together? First, many were high-concept projects that promised far more than they delivered. Lift and Atlas, for example, were both positioned as action-packed thrillers with an emphasis on high-stakes drama, yet both failed to meet expectations, offering little in terms of compelling storytelling or character development. Instead, they were bogged down by cliché-ridden plots and lackluster performances, with Lift in particular drawing criticism for being derivative and unimaginative. Similarly, Uglies and Damsel attempted to deliver social commentary or fantastical adventure but fell short due to underdeveloped narratives and weak execution.

Audience reception for these films was brutal. Across the board, many of them scored low on Rotten Tomatoes, with some barely scraping above the 20% mark. For instance, Night Swim earned a dismal critical reception for its weak horror elements, uninspired jump scares, and incoherent plot. The Out-Laws, a Netflix comedy, was panned for being a tired rehash of slapstick humor with zero character chemistry. Meanwhile, Space Cadet’s attempt at sci-fi comedy fell flat, with viewers and critics alike expressing frustration over its clunky dialogue and shallow characters.

Box Office Bombs and Streaming Flops

Financially, many of these films either underperformed at the box office or didn’t even make it to theaters. Founders Day, Uglies, and Damsel were examples of films that may have seen moderate success had they been released in another era, but they couldn’t compete with the major blockbuster franchises dominating the box office in 2024. Night Swim, one of the few theatrical releases among this list, quickly moved to streaming after a lackluster opening weekend, joining the ranks of other streaming originals that seem to churn out quickly, leaving little impact.

These films also reflect a broader issue in 2024 cinema—streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime have become dumping grounds for mediocre or unfinished projects that might have otherwise struggled in a traditional theatrical model. Movies like The Out-Laws and Unfrosted felt like they were rushed to meet content quotas rather than crafted with genuine care for storytelling or innovation.

Join Robert and Mark as they dissect what went wrong with these films, drawing comparisons to some of cinema’s greatest flops and speculating on why even star power and slick marketing couldn’t save these titles from the bottom of the barrel. If you love to hate bad movies or just want to avoid wasting your time on the year’s biggest cinematic failures, this is the podcast for you!

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About Damn You Hollywood

It started out as just a series of summer blockbuster reviews. Since then, it has grown to a nearly weekly movie review show. Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich take on the big-budget studio films and animated features that have of late migrated out of the summer season and have dotted the calendar almost all year long. Winfree and Radulich critique all of the elements of the movie, but that’s not all. They discuss THE MONEY i.e. budgets, did it open #1, projected worldwide gross, etc. Lastly, the duo criticizes the critics. Radulich reads selected bits from Rotten Tomatoes and Winfree attempts not to have an aneurysm. It’s fun for the whole family.

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About Radulich in Broadcasting’s Beginnings

Mark Radulich has been an internet personality since 2004 with his Progressive Conservatism blog. He then took that blog to the airwaves and created a podcast for it. It then changed to PC Live. After that, he brought out the 411mania Ground and Pound Radio as well.

Also, Mark would partner up with another 411mania alum, Sean Comer, to create the movie franchise review podcast Long Road to Ruin and then Robert Cooper to create the metal album review podcast, The Metal Hammer of Doom. Robert Winfree then added his own podcast, Everybody Loves a Bad Guy. That’s when the Radulich in Broadcasting Network was born. Joining Winfree in having their own podcasts were super fan Jesse Starcher (Source Material). Finally, Winfree and Radulich added a weekly movie review show to the ever-growing lists of podcasts on the Network called Damn You Hollywood.

Robert Winfree

Mark and Robert fell into the movie review thing almost by accident. They’d gotten together a couple of times to discuss particularly divisive movies and discovered that his love of big-budget blockbusters both complimented and clashed with Robert’s perspectives, plus they both genuinely enjoy talking movies with each other. What started out as a summer exclusive series has now expanded to a near year-round almost weekly outing because they enjoy talking movies with each other so much. Robert also hosts the 411 Ground and Pound Radio, while also guest hosting on other shows on the RIBN network when possible.