Read part one here!

Once again, I plumbed the depths to find more memorable WTF moments. Like I said in PART ONE, there are soooo many to pick from that I still have barely even scratched the surface. This could become a series that never ends.

Oh well, here are Even More “WTF” Moments in Horror Films…

Cabin Fever – Pancakes

Rule #1: You do NOT sit next to Dennis.

“Cabin Fever” is a solid film filled with popular horror cliches. A group of stock college kids decide to vacation at a remote cabin in the woods, despite getting some red-flags from the creepy locals. One by one, they are gruesomely killed off by a strange virus in the water supply that turns their bodies into liquid goop. Even though it treads on familiar territory, the film strikes a chord with many horror fans due to its dark humor and gallons of gore.

The most famous WTF moment occurs when Burt (James DeBello) escapes the cabin and returns to the sketchy general store for help. We learned earlier that Dennis is not to be messed with, but we had no idea he had such sick karate moves (or an interest in pancakes).

But, is it any good?: I’ve always been a fan of Cabin Fever, and I think it’s Eli Roth’s most enjoyable film. It’s funny and bloody as hell.

The Shining – Manbearpig

There are probably moments in every Stanley Kubrick film that leave some viewers scratching their heads, but few come near the weirdness of this moment. Toward the end of the film, Wendy (Shelley Duvall) is aimlessly running around the Overlook Hotel when she encounters something…peculiar.

Now, if I ever encounter a ghost, I might expect to see one of the mainstays. You know, I might expect an old woman apparition, a little kid playing with a ball, or CREEPY TWIN SISTERS SAYING “COME PLAY WITH US”. It would be pretty awkward to run into a guy in a bear-suit engaging in vintage fellatio. Just sayin’.

But, is it any good?: Come on, it’s “The Shining”.

Texas Chainsaw: The Next Generation – The Mind of McConaughey

Before Matthew Mcconaughey became a household name, he was just another struggling actor getting his start in a horror film. In this case, he decided to really stretch the crazy meter as a backwoods hick named Vilmer.

“Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” is WTF in many ways. By 1994, the TCM series had sort of come to a standstill, and Kim Henkel (co-writer of the original) decided to try and “update” the story for a new era. What we ended up with is a bat-shit crazy concoction where Leatherface is a full-on transvestite and the Sawyer family is part of a mysterious government conspiracy and…

…?

The most enjoyable part of the whole movie is watching Mcconaughey flail around like a lunatic. He really gave it his best in an otherwise mostly shit-fest. Maybe he channeled his Vilmer character a little when preparing for Killer Joe?…I hope so.

But, is it any good?: This one’s only worth it to see Matthew McConaughey and Renee Zellweger in early horror roles. It’s watchable, but definitely sucks the hardest of the original four TCM films.

Prophecy – Sleeping Bag Explosives



“Prophecy” is a weird little film from 1979 about a giant, mutated bear on a killing spree in the deep woods of Maine. It sounds like it would be good stuff, but most of it is bogged down with boring dialogue and a meandering pace. The scenes with the bear (or the Katahdin as it is called) are the most memorable parts of the film, including one infamous moment with a sleeping bag.

As a family tries to peacefully sleep under the stars, Katahdin shows up with absurd mayhem on her mind and goes after a child. Instead of getting out and running, this genius decides to stay in the sleeping bag and hop away like it’s a Sack Race From Hell. Unfortunately, Katahdin has the swatting power of three Ivan Drago’s and sends the child straight into a huge rock, resulting in a feathery explosion.

But, is it any good?: I used to catch this movie on TV every once in a while as a kid, and back then it actually scared the s*it out of me. It’s really not THAT bad, but the f/x on the giant-fetus bear are pretty poor, and most of it isn’t very exciting.

Hatchet II – Chicken and Biscuits

Adam Green’s “Hatchet” series is a mostly successful homage to the 80’s Video Nasty slashers. The villain in this saga is an unpleasant fellow named Victor Crowley (played by Kane Hodder) who haunts the swamps of Louisiana. None of the films are terrible, but they are mostly recommended for their over-the-top gore effects.

Near the beginning of “Hatchet II”, the gang of soon-to-be victims are riding a tour boat into the swamp when the comic-relief character, Vernon, breaks into a song. The moment happens out of nowhere, and none of it is ever mentioned again. The first time I saw it, I needed to rewind the film to confirm whether I had imagined it.

Nope. It’s there. This has since become my go-to song in moments of boredom, it helps.

But, is it any good?: All of the “Hatchet” films are solid for gore fans (“Hatchet III” being the weakest by far).

Friday the 13th Part 4 – Crispin Cuts Loose



“F13th Part 4”, aka The Final Chapter (HA!), is commonly regarded as one of the better installments in the series. It’s dark, very bloody, and takes itself pretty seriously compared to others. It’s also a favorite of mine thanks to the presence of Crispin Glover.

Glover actually manages to steal every scene he’s in due to his awkward nature. But no scene encompasses the Power of Crispin as much as when he busts a move. His dance moves are a force to be reckoned with, and would be difficult to replicate. He just plays a hapless dork like a pro (this IS George McFly, after all).

But, is it any good?: Part 4 has enough uniqueness to make it one of the best of the original films. In fact, next to the original, it’s my personal favorite.

(On a side note, WTF is up with that song? It’s the most 80’s thing I’ve ever heard, and the singer sounds like Michael McDonald if he was wearing Rob Halford’s wardrobe.)

This…

Plus this…

= Weird thoughts.

Shark Attack 3: Megalodon – An Offer You Can’t Refuse



I’ll confess, I’ve never actually seen all of “Shark Attack 3”. But based on all the clips that have surfaced over the years, I think I get the gist. It’s a run-of-the-mill, early 2000’s killer shark SyFy movie. It’s “Sharknado” before that movie showed up and annoyed the hell out of everyone.

Since I’ve never even seen the whole movie, I won’t bother trying to explain anything. Just…have a look. The story goes that the director asked the male actor (John Barrowman) to improvise a line in order to make the actress laugh. Much to Barrowman’s (and our) surprise, it made it into the final cut.

But, is it any good?: Probably In it’s own “special” way. I’ll let this clip answer that question.

The original video uploader wouldn’t allow playback from other sources…so, here’s the link to the Youtube clip.

Mystics in Bali – Floating Action

We’ll end this list in completely weird territory. “Mystics in Bali” is a 1981 Indonesian film based on the Balinese mythology of the Leyak spirit. Unless you’re Indonesian, that information probably doesn’t mean much to you, but I guess it’s reassuring to know there is SOME method to the film’s madness.

The film’s most famous WTF scene occurs when a disembodied head (complete with hanging organs) flies around like a nightmare drone and invades a pregnant woman’s room. In the process, the head also “shoves” a different woman straight through a wall and onto a table in glorious fashion. You will likely feel weird after this clip is over.

But, is it any good?: Fans of extremely weird cinema will eat it up. It can be a chore to sit through at times due to bad dubbing and pacing. But if you enjoyed the clip, you’ll enjoy the whole film.

A few honorable mentions include Sleepaway Camp, The Brood, and Brian Yuzna’s Society. I was hesitant to include their WTF moments because they could spoil the entire film for those haven’t seen them.

Stay tuned for PART III!

HPC.