Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesVote for your personal favorite B-movie films, regardless of how popular or successful they were at the box office.
A list of all the best b-movies ever made, many of which are streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Check out which of your favorite movies and more are currently streaming on these horror Amazon Prime and Netflix Instant lists.
This b-movie movie list can be sorted by cast, year, director, and more. This list of b-movie films also contains b-movie movie titles that can be clicked on for more information about the film. This b-movie films list can also be copied to start your own. This list, though, contains the best b-movies of all time, as voted on by fans of the films This b-movie movie list can be sorted by alphabetically, by director, by year, and more, but is currently ordered from best to worst. Upvote your favorites to see them rise to the top.
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These are the top films in the b-movie genre, meaning that each and every one of these is a movie with at least a single element of the b-movie genre in it. Be it the motifs of the b-movie genre or just some of the most common archetypes. B-movies are favorites to rewatch, like C.H.U.D. and The Evil Dead.
Show some love to your favorites like Don't Turn Around or Basketweave. If we missed any b-movies on this list, please add them to the list yourself, as this is an open list, which means you can add any movies whenever you like (choices are subject to moderation).
The films on this list cover the most famous b-movies of all time and are voted on by people who really care about b-movie movie lists.
You can find the release information for any of the films listed below. It's often available in the data set, so you can even find the cast of some of these by clicking on the names of the b-movies. List includes photos and b-movie movie trailers next to the names of the movies.
List movies include Deadtime Stories, Final Cut, and more.
Whether you're at home and want to watch these b-movies on DVD, streaming Blu-ray or streaming, or if you're seeing them in theatres for the first time, this is a list of good b-movies that can be helpful in either situation to see where they all stack up. So from the latest, to the greatest b-movies, here is the full b-movies list, ordered from best to worst. Then, check out our list of the best B horror movies.
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980184Army of Darkness
Bridget Fonda, Bruce CampbellReleased: 1992
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Army of Darkness is a 1992 American dark fantasy action comedy film directed by Sam Raimi. It... more
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864217The Evil Dead
Bruce Campbell, Sam RaimiReleased: 1981
Directed by: Sam Raimi
This film is a 1981 American horror film written and directed by Sam Raimi and executive... more3
915156Evil Dead II
Bruce Campbell, Kassie DePaivaReleased: 1987
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Evil Dead II is a 1987 American horror comedy film directed by Sam Raimi, a parody sequel to... more4
687202Tremors
Kevin Bacon, Reba McEntireReleased: 1990
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Tremors is a 1990 American western monster film directed by Ron Underwood, written by Brent... more5
610155They Live
Roddy Piper, Keith DavidReleased: 1988
Directed by: John Carpenter
They Live is a 1988 American science fiction film written and directed by John Carpenter. The... more6
557128Escape from New York
Jamie Lee Curtis, Kurt RussellReleased: 1981
Directed by: John Carpenter
Escape from New York is a 1981 American science fiction action film co-written, co-scored, and... more7
513138Dawn of the Dead
Tom Savini, Ken ForeeReleased: 1978
Directed by: George A. Romero
This film is a 1978 Italian-American horror drama film written and directed by George A.... more8
461158The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Susan Sarandon, Tim CurryReleased: 1975
Directed by: Jim Sharman
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical horror comedy film by 20th Century Fox... more9
452157Living Dead is a blanket term for various films, series, and other forms of media that all... more10
22691Re-Animator
Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey CombsReleased: 1985
Directed by: Stuart Gordon
Re-Animator is a 1985 American science fiction horror comedy film loosely based on the H. P.... more11
228122Them!
Leonard Nimoy, James ArnessReleased: 1954
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Them! is a 1954 American black-and-white science fiction film from Warner Bros. Pictures... more12
330182The Toxic Avenger
Marisa Tomei, Mitch CohenReleased: 1984
Directed by: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
The Toxic Avenger is a 1984 American superhero film released by Troma Entertainment, known for... more13
277167Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Kevin Murphy, Michael J. NelsonReleased: 1996
Directed by: Jim Mallon
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie is a 1996 film adaptation of the television series... more14
272168Kung Pow! Enter the Fist
Steve Oedekerk, Philip KwokReleased: 2002
Directed by: Steve Oedekerk
Kung Pow! Enter the Fist is a 2002 American martial arts comedy film that parodies Hong Kong... more15
164130The Lawnmower Man
Pierce Brosnan, Dean NorrisReleased: 1992
Directed by: Brett Leonard
The Lawnmower Man is a 1992 American science fiction action horror film directed by Brett... more16
10877Screamers
Peter Weller, Jennifer RubinReleased: 1995
Directed by: Christian Duguay
Screamers is a 1995 dystopian science fiction film starring Peter Weller, Roy Dupuis, and... more17
185103Day of the Dead
Sherman Howard, Jarlath ConroyReleased: 1985
Directed by: George A. Romero
This film is a 1985 American horror film written and directed by George A. Romero and the... more18
210154Eight Legged Freaks
Scarlett Johansson, David ArquetteReleased: 2002
Directed by: Ellory Elkayem
Eight Legged Freaks is a 2002 American horror-comedy film directed by Ellory Elkayem and stars... more19
12895C.H.U.D.
John Goodman, Daniel SternReleased: 1984
Directed by: Douglas Cheek
C.H.U.D. is a 1984 American horror film produced by Andrew Bonime, and directed by Douglas... more20
153127Piranha
Keenan Wynn, John SaylesReleased: 1978
Directed by: Joe Dante
Piranha is a 1978 American B movie about a swarm of killer piranhas. It was directed and... more21
124103The Crazies
Lynn Lowry, Harry SpillmanReleased: 1973
Directed by: George A. Romero
The Crazies is a 1973 American science fiction horror-action film about the effects of the... more22
9483Night of the Demons
Shannon Elizabeth, Edward FurlongReleased: 2010
Directed by: Adam Gierasch
Night of the Demons is a 2009 American horror film and remake of the 1988 film of the same... more23
7861Shocker
Wes Craven, Peter BergReleased: 1989
Directed by: Wes Craven
Shocker is a 1989 American horror film written and directed by Wes Craven. It stars Michael... more24
10696The Class of Nuke 'Em High
Robert Prichard, R. L. RyanReleased: 1986
Directed by: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz, Richard W. Haines
Class of Nuke 'Em High, also known as Atomic High School, is a 1986 American science fiction... more25
395176Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Christopher Titus, John VernonReleased: 1988
Directed by: Stephen Chiodo
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a 1988 American science fiction horror comedy movie made by... more
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