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52 Underrated Pop-Culture Things Well Worth Re-Examining

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52 Underrated Pop-Culture Things Well Worth Re-Examining

September 04, 2023

Time, of course, passes, and things change. And as culture moves on, sometimes it’s worth re-examining a piece of pop culture that we once quickly dismissed and brushed under the rug. To that end, here are some of our favorite examples of things worth another look…

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Jurassic World: Evolution

THREE REASONS TO PLAY JURASSIC WORLD:EVOLUTION Beautiful visuals, like the movie, but fun, unlike 1. the movie. 2. You get to build an entire SIM amusement park. TRX-002 LYYANNOSAURUS REX III Watch the dinosaurs go STATUS 3. NEALTHY HEALTH nuts 100% while you test security. FOOD WATER COMFORT LOTTE GRASSLAND FOREST POPULATION SOCIAL CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Boy by Roald Dahl

CRACKED COM ROALD DAH Often overlooked for BOY Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Tales of Roald Dahl's Childhood autobiography, Boy, allows you to HALT SPALD DUE DAR FINED alo S DARE understand Dahl's BIALD BOLD DARE DAHL DAHI BWL ICONE WORK Beer SHALTH KOHL BANE BAK inspirations DAY RIALD DANIE adidas DAIL has some detail- rich anecdotes gives you an insight of life in early 1900's Britain — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Fury

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Front of the Class

CRACKED COM Front of the Class is a 2008 made-for-TV movie that never got much fanfare. But it's a film you should know about. The film, which is based on a true story, details the life of a boy who aspires to become a teacher despite being born with Tourette's Syndrome. It's an inspiring representation for a community that is often played for laughs in Hollywood. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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Wonderfalls

Greetings from ROTTER Wonderfalls was a short-lived series about a cynical gift shop clerk who avoids engaging with the world. Her life changes when inanimate objects begin speaking to her and force her to help strangers. The writing is solid and episodes often unfold in interesting, unpredictable ways. This show is worth checking out for its unique premise, snappy dialogue, and offbeat humor. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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The Fountain

CRACKED.COM THE FOUNTAIN Darren Aronofsky's critical and commercial flop is just as visually ambitious as 2001: A Space Odyssey, and includes one of Hugh Jackman's best performances to date. The Fountain very poetically depicts the arduous journey of coming to terms with our mortality, and ultimately, embracing death. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

46

Orgazmo

Even though it was absolutely destroyed by the critics, everybody who likes the juvenile humor of Trey Parker needs to see ORGAZMO It follows Latter Day Saint Joe Young as RENOR he finds himself caught up in the wacky world of adult films. It's got Trey Parker's humor, but doesn't get lost in trying to preach some kind of message about society. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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Grown Ups

CRACKED.COM GROWN UPS is a funny and good-natured movie with just the right amount of crazy to give you a good laugh on a lazy day. The awesome chemistry between the actors also makes the characters' relationship seem very natural and relatable, which adds to the overall appeal of the film. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

44

Hamlet 2

Despite being panned as a HAMLET brainless comedy LS is just plain funny. EST Steve Coogan stars as a washed-up actor turned to teaching high school theatre. Obsessed with bad movies, he decides to write an insane pop-culture reference-filled sequel to Shakespeare's immortal Hamlet for his misfit class. Coogan is absolutely hysterical as the sincerely pathetic Mr. Marschz, along with a great supporting cast like Amy Poehler and Elizabeth Shue (as herself). The movie is bright, fast-paced, and hilarious. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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It's Kind of a Funny Story

The 2010 comedy-drama IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY got mixed reviews. But it's an uplifting film that explores taboo subjects like mental health issues with both humor and respect. Plus, co-star Zach Galifianakis is just fantastic in what may be his best role. GRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

42

Mimic

Guillermo del Toro's MIMIC didn't really catch on with audiences in 1997. But it's worth seeing, as it is incredibly entertaining and is a clear stepping stone to his beloved later works like HELLBOY and PAN'S LABYRINTH. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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Daredevil

2004's DAREDEVIL is widely accepted to be a failure as an adaptation. But It's worth re-evaluating once you see the R-rated Director's Cut! With deleted scenes and a grimmer tone, it redeems the film and finally gives fans the dark, brooding movie we wanted all along. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

40

Hostel

CRACKED.COM Eli Roth's HOSTEL has a poor reputation due to its excessive gore and shallow characters. However, it's actually surprisingly fun, and has some rich themes and biting satire under the surface. Especially regarding how Americans view and treat the outside world. It's much more clever than you'd think. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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Pokemon: The First Movie

CRACKED.COM Pokemon: The First Movie does not get enough credit for its visual storytelling. It shows the difference between fighting for sport and unchecked violence through animation alone. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

38

Gremlins 2

CRACKED COM GREMLINS 2 doesn't command the same respect as the classic original... but it should. It's a brilliant satire that pokes fun not only at itself, but American culture at large! Add to that the fantastic puppetry, and you got one of the most hilarious and unique sequels ever made. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

37

Dead Silence

Director James Wan's DEAD SILENCE bombed in theaters and got mixed reviews. But this creepy ghost story is actually really effective and eerie, and has the same great atmosphere as Wan's more acclaimed later works INSIDIOUS and THE CONJURING. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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Hot Rod

Hot Rod's only sin was getting released in 2007. HAVE YOU SEEN HIM Eyes HOT ROD Not only does it star today's comedy mainstays, like Bill Hader, Danny McBride and The Lonely Island, but its style of random and CRACKED.COM wonderfully bizarre comedy is something that's currently incredibly popular, and is present in most comedy movies and shows. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

35

Bride of Chucky

BRIDE OF CHUCKY is usually dismissed by both horror fans and casual viewers alike. Which is a shame, because it's actually a brilliant, hilarious satire that cleverly deconstructs both slasher-horror and romantic comedies at the same time. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

34

She's The Man

She's THE MAN was largely dismissed by critics back in 2006, just because it wasn't a good Shakespeare adaptation. This movie is one of the very few rom-coms at the time that dared to subvert gender roles while addressing homosexuality. Most comedy films can be considered 'shallow'. This isn't one of them. CRACKED COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

33

Hello Ladies

Hello Ladies is overlooked due to Stephan Merchant being without his usual and more famous partner Ricky Gervais. Hello Ladies Yet, Hello Ladies provides the same type of hilarious cringe comedy (in a good way) that featured heavily in the U.K Office and Extras. There's also plenty of heart when tackling topics such as self-worth and loneliness. Merchant handles both the comedic and serious acting brilliantly. GRAGKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

32

Predators

THE SECOND PREDATOR SEQUEL, PREDATORS IS A GREAT, UNDERRATED MOVIE. IT'S GOT AN AMAZING CAST AND THE KIND OF SLOW-BURN PLOT YOU WON'T FIND IN THE OTHER FILMS IN THE SERIES. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

31

Darkman

CRACKED.COM Sam Raimi's 1990 superhero flick DARKMAN has fallen into obscurity. But it's worth checking out. It has all of Raimi's trademarks, including twisted humor and wild action, and a unique (and original) antihero played perfectly by Liam Neeson. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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Galavant

CRACKED G COM GALAVA was a great musical comedy series that poked fun at fairy tale and fantasy tropes. It only aired for two seasons but had great music, memorable characters, and fun guest stars. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

29

HULK

Ang Lee's HULK was panned by audiences for its unconventional storytelling and for focusing too much on the pathos of Bruce Banner. But its unique visual direction and cerebral focus help it stand out among its peers and give it great complexity! It feels like an art-film meticulously crafted by a creator with a clear vision. And it's a film that's worh re-evaluating. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

28

Curse of Chucky

CURSE OF CHUCKY was a direct-to-video sequel released with little promotion. And it's the best movie of the series. It's scarier than the bigger-budget reboot, has some great black comedy, and is accessible for newcomers while still rewarding to fans. It's a legitimately great horror film. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

27

Repo! The Genetic Opera

CRACKED COM The deliciously twisted 2008 cult musical REPO! FOPERA WGENETIC never got a theatrical release and earned mixed reviews. But it's worth checking out! It's got a fantastic style, great performances and the music is just fabulous. It's a modern day ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

26

Valerian

Director Luc Besson's VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS earned mediocre reviews and flopped at the box office. But it's worth checking out. It is endlessly creative and entertaining, and is visually stunning. It feels like a spiritual sequel to Besson's cult-favorite THE FIFTH ELEMENT. CRACKED.COM — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

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Tank Girl

GRACKED.COM TANK GIRL's got a chilly reception, but really stands out as a fun, silly comic movie that was ahead of its time. Lori Petty, Ice-T, and Malcolm McDowell all give great performances, there are awesomely stylized animated interludes, and the soundtrack is a great time capsule of alternate rock from the 90s. — Source: 20 Underrated Things & Three Reasons To Check Them All Out

24

How to be Single

CRACKED.COM HOW TO BE SINGLE How To Be Single is an underrated rom-com that's funny and has surprising depth. It also avoids usual rom-com conventions by showing that not EVERYONE needs to be in a serious relationship to be happy. — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

23

Kristy

KRISTY This film about a college girl being hunted by a group of murderers came and went unnoticed, without even a score on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is a horror film that effectively builds on the audience's anxiety, which later turns into a satisfying revenge flick in the second half of the film. CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Sick Note

Sick Note is underrated, but it really shouldn't be. It has an AMAZING CAST and an ORIGINAL PREMISE. The twists are UNPREDICTABLE. And the DARK HUMOR is typical of British shows. CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

21

Ghost in the Shell

The 2017 reboot of GHOST IN THE SHELL didn't stand a chance with audiences due to controversies behind the scenes. Which is a shame, because it's actually a very entertaining film that successfully reworks the complex original story into an accessible and often intriguing sci-fi adventure CRACKED COM — Source

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Upgrade

UPGRADE This genre bending revenge film didn't catch on with audiences despite getting rave reviews. But with its unique blend of action, horror and dark comedy, all set to the backdrop of a BLACK MIRROR-like science-fiction story, it is one of the most unique and underrated films of the decade, and is well worth checking out. CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

19

Sonic X

Most Sonic shows are either too bland to be memorable, or stray too far from the games to meaningfully count as Sonic. Sonic X, however, manages to have some CRACKED COM stunning scenery, melodious music, and stories that go from sappy to silly to shocking and back full circle, while still consistent with its namesake games. — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

CRACKED.COM TENACIOUS D IN THE PICK OF DESTINY This Jack Black rock comedy is critically panned, but it deserves more love. KALAM It's a lovingly crafted tribute to rock music, with a bunch of very catchy tunes in between. Also, Dave Grohl plays the freakin' Devil in this movie. What's not to love about that? — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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The Edge

CRACKED.COM THE EDGE 1. A tense man vs. nature movie that features a real Kodiak bear. 2. Written by playwright David Mamet, and composed by Jerry Goldsmith. 3. Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin at the top of their game. — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Thergunship

CRACKED.COM Itching for a new shooter? why not try THERGUNSHIP CHALLENGE SURVIVE X SECONDS 17 It has fast paced gameplay, similar to DOOM 2016 D2 15 A hilarious sense of humor Also it lets you BUILD AND CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN GUNS. TWT (A) (O) ROTATE GILIN — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Sonic Robo Blast 2

CRACKED COM Reasons to play Sonic Robo Blast 2: 1. Brings the style of the old games into 3-D better than official Sonic games did. 2. Has more interesting gameplay, too. 3. It was made for fun, not profit. — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Alien 3

ALIEN 3 IS HIGHLY UNDERRATED ITS BLEAK TONE UNIOENTIFIEO FEMALE APPROX 122 YEARS OLD DEAD FITS PERFECTLY IN THE NIHILISTIC CPL DWAYNE HICKS LSS301 DEAD ALIEN UNIVERSE_ CHARLES DUTTON GIVES A POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AS THE LEADER OF THE INMATES_ RIPLEY REMAINS DEFIANT 'TIL THE END_ CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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8D Audio

Reasons to listen 8D audio When you listen to 8D audio, it feels 8D TUNES like the sound is coming from all around you. You can ignore GARAG NIMS everything around you, since CAMPSON FUNK DINENSI headphones are ACUST or mandatory. 3 no GRUNSE ENC as DE - 100m 30000 - You feel like everything is happening right 8D TUNES next to you, even with the headphones. CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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The Happiness of the Katakuris

GRACKED.COM THEHAPPINESS THE OF KATAKURIS 1. It's a musical horror/comedy/family drama from the director of ICHI THE KILLER and AUDITION! 2. It's consistently fun and experimental- there's no other film quite like it! 3. Despite the insanity, the story and characters are completely charming and endearing! — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Apocalypto

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Party Down

CRACKED.COM 3 Reasons to check out PARTY DOWN 1. One of the main cast is probably in another one of your favorite shows. 20 It had fun and interesting guest stars. The gang catering a 3. different type of party every episode made for a hilarious open concept. — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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The Good Fight

GRACKED.COM 3 Reasons to watch THE GOOD FIGHT Amazing cast of strong, powerful women. Bravely tackles current political and social issues. Diane Lockhart's kick-ass business attire. — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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United States of Tara

united states of TARA -1- A fabulous performance from star Toni Collette. -2- Clever writing that explores dissociative identity disorder with both humor and sensitivity. -3- The dramatic storyline is interesting, often relatable and keeps you completely invested. TOP 00 CRACKED COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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The Woman Chaser

the woman chaser 1. It's a rare starring role for character actor Patrick Warburton 2. His deep, velvety smooth voice is perfect for this film noir comedy. 3. The movie is dripping with style. CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Broforce

THREE REASONS TO PLAY BROFORCE BRODELL WALKER 1 YOUR FAVORITE ACTION HEROES AS BROS nu 16-BIT 2D THROWBACK CHARM 3 GLAM-ROCK BACKGROUND GUITAR JAMS CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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C.S. Lewis' Non-Narnia Books

Non-Narnia C.S. Lewis books Witty satire that holds up. The Also there's an Screwtape audio drama Letters starring John Cleese Out of the Silent Planet The beginning of a celebrated space good which is continued и Perelandra and That Hideous Strength A fun sci-fi adventure. Narnia in space. Grief Intensely moving. Observed GRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Clone High

3 REASONS TO WATCH CLONE HIGH 1. THE WHOLESOME FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN LINCOLN AND GANDHI! Donald Faison Will Forte 2. Christopher Nicole Miller Sullivan Phil Lord AN INCREDIBLE Christa VOICE CAST! Michael Miller McDonald 3. IT'S FROM NERDY COMEDY ICONS LORD AND MILLER! CRACKED COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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In The Mouth of Madness

In the Mouth of Madness 1. Lovecraft HORRO HOBB'S END THE HORROR inspired plot DOESN'T 2. Mind bending body horror 3. Directed by John Carpenter CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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The Dark Crystal

REASONS TO WATCH THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982) 1. The film has groundbreaking Dank animatronics CRYSTAL and puppeteering. 2. The runtime is only 93 minutes. AMSID 3. A Netflix prequel with an all-star cast is in production. GRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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Josie and the Pussycats

JOSIE 3 SMALL REASONS TO WATCH AND THE PUSSYCATS 1. THE IT'S A SHARP SATIRIZATION OF COMMERCIALIZATION! 2. IT'S GOT PARKER POSEY AT HER PARKER POSIEST! 3. THE SOUNDTRACK ALBUM IS ALL-ORIGINAL POP-PUNK GOLD! CRACKED.COM — Source: 33 Underrated Movies & Shows That Deserve More Respect

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