The Apple
The Apple

The Apple

1980Movie88 minEnglish

In a pseudo-futuristic 1994, a square couple enter the corrupt world of the music industry, and subsequently a maze of drugs, sex, and temptation.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Director: Garth DeAngelisGenres: Musical, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a dystopian 1994, the world is controlled by the Brotherhood of Booginess, led by the charismatic and sinister Boog-A-Woo. Young musicians are tempted by an offer from the villainous "Mr. Boog

Critical Reception

The Apple is a cult classic known for its bizarre premise, over-the-top musical numbers, and unique visual style. While critically panned upon its release and often cited as one of the worst films ever made, it has since gained a devoted following for its sheer audacity and camp value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unbridled ambition and unique, if bizarre, vision.
  • Critiqued for its convoluted plot and often nonsensical narrative.
  • Celebrated as a camp masterpiece by its cult following.

Google audience: Audience reviews are largely divided, with many finding the film to be hilariously bad and entertaining due to its eccentric nature and musical sequences, while others consider it simply incomprehensible and poorly executed.

Fun Fact

The film's original budget was reportedly around $3 million, a significant amount for a musical comedy at the time, but its production was plagued by numerous issues, leading to its eventual disastrous reception.

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