Very Bad Things (1998) movie poster

Very Bad Things (1998)

"They've been bad. Very bad."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 41%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 40%, MC: 33) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (675 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Metacritic
33
Cast
Christian Slater as Robert Boyd
Cameron Diaz as Laura Garrety
Jon Favreau as Kyle Fisher
Leland Orser as Charles Moore
Jeremy Piven as Michael Berkow
Daniel Stern as Adam Berkow
Jeanne Tripplehorn as Lois Berkow
Audiences say no. Just 41% of audiences liked it based on 675 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 36%.
Overview
Kyle Fisher has one last night to celebrate life as a single man before marrying Laura, so he sets out to Vegas with four of his best buddies. But a drug and alcohol filled night on the town with a stripper who goes all the way, turns into a cold night in the desert with shovels when the stripper goes all the way into a body bag after dying in their bathroom. And that's just the first of the bodies to pile up before Kyle can walk down the aisle... Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1998 among dedicated fans.
  • Christian Slater spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Very Bad Things is a 1998 comedy, crime, thriller film directed by Peter Berg. Kyle Fisher has one last night to celebrate life as a single man before marrying Laura, so he sets out to Vegas with four of his best buddies. But a drug and alcohol filled night on the town with a stripper who goes all the way, turns into a cold night in the desert with shovels when the stripper goes all the way into a body bag after dying in their bathroom.

And that's just the first of the bodies to pile up before Kyle can walk down the aisle. The film has been rated by 675 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Very Bad Things delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Very Bad Things (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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