It Came from Hollywood

It Came from Hollywood

We're going to make you LAUGH.

Directed by Andrew Solt, Malcolm Leo

Produced by Paramount Pictures

198280 min5.4 / 10

A lighthearted, affectionate comedy documentary that celebrates the charm and absurdity of low-budget B-movies through clips and celebrity narration.

Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Gilda Radner and Cheech and Chong present this compilation of classic bad films from the 50's, 60's and 70's. Special features on gorilla pictures, anti-marijuana films and a special tribute to the worst film maker of all-time, Ed Wood.

Questions people ask

  • Is It Came from Hollywood scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is It Came from Hollywood easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is It Came from Hollywood sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does It Came from Hollywood end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is It Came from Hollywood violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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30/ 100

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Rarity93

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Surprise18

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Love7

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