We all know how bad video game movies can be. And yet, Street Fighter: The Movie managed to set one of the lowest bars imaginable.

On this week’s episode of The History of Fun, Chris Plante shares the incredible true story of the creation of this truly awful movie, from the crazy casting decisions to the copious drug use to various sexcapades. You can also read Chris’s lengthy feature on the subject!

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New to The History of Fun? Every Monday, Russ Frushtick, Allegra Frank and Chris Plante explore the hidden backstories behind the things we love to do. Ever wonder where dodgeball came from? Or the origins of the creepy Chuck E. Cheese robots? Or how about why Beanie Babies exploded and then vanished into the sands of time? We’ll seek to answer those questions and have some fun along the way!