By Fabrice Juhasz and Jonathan deGooyer- Contributors

In honour of Halloween season, the BU Bad Movie Club has started meetings this October, offering a casual and social space for film fanatics. Revising BU Film Society from last year, the club underwent a rebrand. They are now hosting screenings of purposely cheesy and often absurd B-Movies, known for their amusing misguided film techniques and less-than-stellar acting. Beyond their flaws, the films offer a different kind of entertainment, especially when enjoyed within a group setting. Building on the social scene of the theatre, club members connect over light-humoured ribbing of the given film. 

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During the first meeting, the club screened 90s classic “Troll 2,” a tale of a family fending off goblins during a vacation. The young son is forced to contend with Stonehenge-powered goblins, and ultimately saved by the ghost of his dead grandfather and Molotov cocktails. And yes, it’s as wonderful as it sounds. 

Unlike most theatres, audience members are not only allowed to speak during a screening, but are encouraged to do so. Club members can tune into the film’s incompetence, pointing out their flaws and riffing along. As such, Bad Movie Club also allows its members to train their improvisational skills, adding an interactive element to the B-Movie. Usually, the theatre is made to individually immerse the audience into the film, tempting them to forget their surroundings. This club’s screenings are more comparable to a sports game, an event where everyone joins in together to cheer on the film and contribute to the jokes. 

Film showings are hosted every Wednesday in Nichols 004 at 8:00 pm, and all Bishops students are welcome! There is no admission fee and there is no need to be registered with the club to participate in the fun. Anyone interested can show up to any of the screenings.

The club is run by fourth-year Education student Fabrice Juhasz and third-year film student Jonathan deGooyer, both being avid film fans and B-movie enthusiasts. Alex Tourangeau and Brianna Monger, returning members, described the club as, “a thrilling experience with guaranteed laughs.” Jillian French added, “It’s really fun to have a film club with more of a social element!”

More information about upcoming screenings can be found at the instagram @bubadmovieclub.