Rating Descending
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -This is Rating Descending, where we watch IMDb’s Worst 250 movies so you don’t have to. Michelle St Claire and Abigail Ward descend through the “Worst 250” list, and fill you in on the horrors and tragedies they witness along the way. Bad jokes, cheap beer, and shared trauma incoming. Follow us on twitter @Rate.Descend.Pod
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079: Swept Away
March 27, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBMadonna’s biceps, 135 day cruises, and “Sweetdaddy” reviews. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this Guy Ritchie disaster so you don’t have to. They take a quick look into the films leading lady, lack of subtext, and questionable takes on intimacy
080: Delta Farce
March 20, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBLoving space, hating Cars, and being for anti. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this flop comedy so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s comedian lead, strong supporting cast, and funnier moments
081: I Know Who Killed Me
March 13, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBFree teeth, teen stigmata, and inappropriate theme songs. This week Abigail and Michelle watched another Lohan film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films leading lady, ambitious decisions, and crappy dialogue
082: Stan Helsing
March 06, 2024 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBNutty nut, cornholes, and Michelle Stepping In™️. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another so-called comedy so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films cast, good and bad jokes, and the talentless jerk who made it
083: S. Darko
February 28, 2024 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBGala fornu, gossipgail, and Jeremy Glasses. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the unofficial Donnie Darko sequel so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s silly plot, weird dialogue, and mega-fan director
084: The Hungover Games
February 21, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBSleep hygiene, busting a gut, and Abby On The Edge™️. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this absolute waste of time so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films overt sexism, homophobia, and cast of nobodies
085: Kalank
February 14, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBTarocash shirts, CGI bulls, and dick snips. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this Bollywood slog so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s luscious costuming, notable actors, and melodramatic reaction shots
086: Jaws 3-D
February 07, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBSeaman monologues, no-fat February, and Cocaine Quaid. This week Michelle and Abigail watched the third Jaws film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into shark attacks, the original Jaws film, and the film’s lack of gore
087: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace
January 31, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBEnergy modules, r/horses, and jelly suns. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the last Reeve Superman film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s leading man, shocking CGI, and camp villain
088: Batman & Robin (with Shane Anderson)
January 23, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBBatnipples, rubber lips, and toyetics. This week Michelle, Abigail, and special returning guest Shane Anderson watched this camp Batman instalment and you should too! They take a long look into the film’s hammy puns, notable cast members, and delightful director
089: Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (with Mel Killingsworth)
January 16, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBKicking TVs, loving Joe Dirt, and validating Mel. This week Abigail, Michelle, and special guest Mel Killingsworth watched another video game adaptation so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s casting, combat, and campiness
090: Ballistic: Ecks vs Sever
January 10, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBMindpussies, scream burping, and long The Runaways tangents. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this action movie so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films leading couple, soundtrack, and unknown director
091: The Room (Part 2) (with Gaden Sousa)
January 02, 2024 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBBirds, vampires, and America; the holy trinity for Tommy Wiseau. This week Abigail, Michelle, and Gaden finish their ode to this spectacular film. They take a long look into the film’s production history, abundant trivia, and biased IMDb reviews
091: The Room (Part 1) (with Gaden Sousa)
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBPlay-dough backs, Korean jackets, and trying cinema. This week Abigail, Michelle, and Gaden watched this Wiseau masterpiece and you should too. They take a long dive into the film’s famous lines, worst performers, and unresolved plot mysteries
092: The Fog (with Esther Fwati)
December 19, 2023 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBK dramas, Smallville returners, and bra pad weaponry. This week Michelle, Abigail, and special guest Esther Fwati watched this Carpenter remake so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the flat cast, good atmosphere, and inexplicable danger
093: The Wicker Man
December 12, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBBees, bears, and Assigned Marple at Birth. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the Wicker Man remake so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the classic memes, unexpected comedy, and chaotic leading man Nic Cage
093: Extreme Movie
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBCroc mind palaces, taking off, and fuckin’ Lincoln. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another “[X] Movie”. They take a quick dive into the films cast members, different skits, and the stand out jokes
094: Extreme Movie
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBCroc mind palaces, taking off, and fuckin’ Lincoln. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another “[X] Movie”. They take a quick dive into the films cast members, different skits, and the stand out jokes
095: Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
November 29, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBEndless popcorn, small bobbies, and the milk of my business. This week Abigail and Michelle watched another Street Fighter adaptation so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films convoluted plot, lead actress, and source material
096: Piranha 3DD
November 22, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBLevelling up, lotsa tits, and Hasselhoff cameos. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another horror film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films franchise, disturbing gore, and female objectification
097: Recep Ivedik 4
November 15, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBLevelling up to HF, spiritually dying, and talking Robin Hobb. This week Abigail and Michelle watched ANOTHER of these so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s leading man, sparse jokes, and absolute lack of trivia
098: Exorcist II: The Heretic
November 08, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBTap dancing, The "Synchroniser", and $80 bottles of coke. This week Michelle and Abigail watched the Exorcist sequel so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the infamous reputation, confusing plot, and the scariest thing of all; Deception
099: Caddyshack II
November 01, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBGolfing Bonanza, Tom Cruise’s body double, and COD not being real. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the Caddyshack sequel so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films cast highlights, ethical improvements, and production issues
100: Double Dragon
October 25, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBNew Angeles, stolen burp valour, and spotty mimes with alien fingers. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this video game adaptation so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the arcade game, Alyssa Milano, and why Billy Is white
101: The Avengers
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBRobot bees, antidepressant polls, and forgotten hot air balloons. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this 90s adaptation film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the original series, lack of charm, and confusing plot
102: The Adventures of Pluto Nash
October 11, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBHemorrhoid songs, disc debates, and dating Cory Booker. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another Eddie Murphy film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the troubled leading man, non-comedic tones, and under-utilised premise
103: In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
October 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBBaldur’s Gate 3 debriefs, Turks of Kyrgyzstan, and The Raging Boll. This week Abigail and Michelle watched another Uwe Boll film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films aggressive director, source material, and stacked cast
104: Furry Vengeance
September 27, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBCat nuns, bear suits, and hating The Godfather. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this fake move so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films leading man, better jokes, and animal CGI
105: The Love Guru
September 20, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBNever Have I Ever, cat-maxed, and being antifunny. This week Abigail and Michelle watched another Mike Myers film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s leading man, penis jokes, and cameo appearances
106: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBReverse shockers, playing god, Abby’s Sad Stories™️. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this Disney film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the fantastic cast, different species of dogs, and some wholesome moments
107: Holmes & Watson
September 06, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBAlways yelling, greasy cockneys, and stone cold jokes. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this Sherlock adaptation so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film's flaccid punchlines, sloppy editing, and wasting John C. Reilly
108: (Anything But) The Human Centipede 2 (with Gaden Sousa)
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBLaughter, friendship, and no body horror. This week Michelle and Abigail don’t watch the Human Centipede sequel, and instead play some Rating Descending trivia with special guest and quizmaster Gaden Sousa. They had a great time and hugged and stuff :)
109: The Canyons
August 23, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBL.A. Depression, rotating ghouls, and soft porn script. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this erotic drama so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films leading lady, gross director, and slow plot
110: Escape Plan 2: Hades
August 16, 2023 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBInclusive chicks, soy boys, and Icelandic computer nerds. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another Sly film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films franchise, burly cast, and hammy dialogue
111: Singularity
August 09, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBFeminism 101, cube bombs, and flying monkeys (drones). This week Abigail and Michelle watched this low budget sci-fi so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films production choices, amateur performances, and confusing plot
112: Speed 2: Cruise Control
August 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWorldle wonders, evil behaviour, and telli for days. This week Michelle and Abigail watched the Speed sequel so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the original movie, the lovely Sandy B, and the ironic snail-like pace
113: Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
July 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBLittle kiss, ghoulies, and disemboweled Jeffrey. This week Abigail and Michelle watched the sequel to an indie classic so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the original film, the character archetypes, and classic producer interference
114: The Cat In The Hat
July 19, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBEar crystals, tupperware chocolates, and the nature of chaos. This week Michelle and Abigail watched this Mike Myers comedy so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into Dr Seuss books, the stacked cast, and it’s difficult leading man
115: You Got Served
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThemed smoothies, playing Young Sheldon, and reviews with Theotsi. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this early 2000s dance film so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s leading men, Lil Kim cameo, and choreography highlights
116: Prom Night
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBRemembering Bobby B, stopping 9/11, and going OFF it. This week Michelle and Abigãlí watched another horror film remake so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the original film, forgotten victims, and violent sequences
117: Guardians
June 21, 2023 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBPerma-befuddled, 1800ABBYNO, and vaginal super highways. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this Marvel rip off so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films flat performances, plot holes, and cheap CGI
118: Jeepers Creepers III
June 14, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBHerping, fake CGI, and big van vs small truck. This week Michelle and Abigail watched another fkn 2010s horror movie so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the film’s franchise, winged villain, and boring heroine
119: 11-11-11
June 07, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBHigh decibels, angelic glistening, and the Real Rob pilot. This week Abigail and Michelle watched whatever this was so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into numerology, angel numbers, and occasionally the film itself
Bonus: The Meg (with Clare Rankine)
May 31, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBTop secrey, no peaky! This week Michelle, Abigail, and special guest Clare Rankine watched ANOTHER shark movie so you don’t have to! They take a quick dive into the films prehistoric monster, leading man, and his enigmatic agent
120: Plan 9 From Outer Space
May 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBGhoulmania, bag boys, and Too Much Wood?™️ This week Michelle and Abigail watched this Ed Wood cult classic so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films legendary director, minimal budget, and memorable quotes
121: Street Fighter (with Mel Killingsworth)
May 17, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBJCVD wranglers, John Ford tricks, and $10,000 of cocaine. This week Abigail, Michelle, and special guest Mel Killingsworth watched yet another video game adaptation so you don’t have to. They take a quick dive into the films source material, diversions from it, and the muscled leading man
122: Mr. Magoo
May 10, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBFree CDs, rubber jewels, and My Dinner with Andre (the Giant). This week Michelle and Abigail watched this myopic cartoon adaptation so you don't have to. They take a quick dive into the film's cartoon history, confusing plot, and dubious understanding of the Middle East
123: Halloween: Resurrection
May 03, 2023 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBDream cheating, Jungian nonsense, and Denim Villeneuve. This week Abigail and Michelle watched this Halloween sequel so you don't have to. They take a quick dive into the film's 'bold' story decisions, JLC's disownment, and place in the Halloween sequel canon
124: Material Girls (with Mel Killingsworth)
April 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBLoving chemistry, the spirit of rap, and Where's Wickham! This week Michelle, Abigail, and special guest Mel Killingsworth watched this teen comedy so you don't have to. They take a quick dive into the film's lack of direction, original cast, and adapting Austin
125: One Missed Call (with Gaden Sousa)
April 19, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBElectromagnetic ghosts, gooey trees, and bears with mittens. This week special guest host Gaden and Michelle watched this J-Horror remake so you don't have to. They take a quick dive into the film's conflicting visions, confusing powers, and how it killed the J-horror remake