I’m kicking off this project with the lovable Drainiac made somewhere in America around 2000 on a shoestring budget. Drainiac tells the story of a house possessed by an evil demon, or something along those lines, and a bunch of teens that happen to come across it.
Although pretty much everything in the film is poor quality, from props to story, and especially the awful special effects, Drainiac isn’t a complete failure. Characters aren’t handled too badly, the small-town american setting has a little charm, and the soundtrack also does a decent job, supporting the general mood and keeping the movie afloat. Given how hilarious some of the effects are, it’s great how the movie freely admits that it doesn’t take itself seriously.
I’ve always thought this is a great example of a good bad film – no money, questionable talent (at best), and an atrocious storyline, but with the spirit and determination behind to simply be made. Drainiac! may have been forgotten by time but not by me.
Rating: 5/10
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