The Best Gene Simmons Movies

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List of the best Gene Simmons movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Gene Simmons's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Gene Simmons movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Gene Simmons movies will be at the top of the list. Gene Simmons has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Gene Simmons movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Gene Simmons films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Gene Simmons role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Gene Simmons performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

This list includes Extract, Fuse Fest: Voodoo 2009 and more films.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Gene Simmons movies?" and "What are the greatest Gene Simmons roles of all time?"

Gene Simmons has been in some really popular films, and is right up there with stars like Meat Loaf and Joan Jett in terms of fame and success.

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  • The Runaway
    1

    The Runaway

    Kirstie Alley, Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons
    51 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Michael Crichton, Arthur Allan Seidelman
    Runaway is a 1984 science fiction action film starring Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons, Cynthia Rhodes and features Kirstie Alley in one of her early roles.
  • Kiss: Exposed
    2

    Kiss: Exposed

    Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick
    18 votes
    • Released: 2002
  • Detroit Rock City
    3

    Detroit Rock City

    Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello
    34 votes
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: Adam Rifkin
    Rock-loving teens and aspiring musicians Hawk (Edward Furlong), Lex (Giuseppe Andrews), Trip (James DeBello) and Jam (Sam Huntington) can't wait to see their favorite band, KISS, perform at an upcoming concert. However, when Jam's pious mother (Lin Shaye) finds the tickets to the event, she incinerates them, leaving the boys desperate for a way to see the show. In their attempts to see KISS, the lads endure misunderstandings, humiliation and violence, all just to see their beloved idols.

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  • Trick or Treat
    4

    Trick or Treat

    Marc Price, Tony Fields, Ozzy Osbourne
    30 votes
    • Released: 1986
    • Directed by: Charles Martin Smith
    Playing a dead heavy-metal rocker's (Tony Fields) last record backward brings him back with the power to zap his critics.
  • Wanted: Dead or Alive
    5

    Wanted: Dead or Alive

    Rutger Hauer, Gene Simmons, Robert Guillaume
    37 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Gary Sherman
    Former CIA agent Nick Randall (Rutger Hauer) now makes his living working as a bounty hunter. After the authorities find out that a criminal mastermind, Malak Al Rahim (Gene Simmons), is responsible for blowing up a number of buildings in downtown Los Angeles, the police department calls Nick in to help. Nick, working with his buddy -- former cop Danny (William Russ) -- and his old partner (Robert Guillaume), signs on for the dangerous mission of bringing Malak down.

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  • Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park
    6

    Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park

    Gene Simmons, Anthony Zerbe, Carmine Caridi
    35 votes
    • Released: 1978
    • Directed by: Gordon Hessler
    Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park is a 1978 television film, starring American hard rock band Kiss. The film's plot revolves around Kiss, who use their superpowers to battle an evil inventor and to save a California amusement park from destruction. NBC aired the film at the height of Kiss' popularity in the United States. Due to the film's poor acting and semi-comedic script, most Kiss fans disliked the film. Despite the film's poor quality, it has attained cult film status. The members of Kiss themselves despised the film for making them appear buffoonish. For years after its airing, no one who worked for the group was permitted to mention the film in their presence.