Bad Film Club

Enjoy films so bad that they're good, accompanied by the hilarious comedy banter of Nicko and Joe.

This monthly film night allows you to curl up with your friends, plus Nicko and Joe, and from time to time a special guest commentator.

The Idea Behind Bad Film Club

Have you ever watched a film so bad you wanted to shout at the cinema screen? Well now you can, as all cinema etiquette is discarded for the Barbican's Bad Film Club.

Comedians Nicko and Joe choose a film, take out their laser pointers, and guide you on a journey through bad dialogue, terrible special effects and gaping plot holes.

During the film, the audience are encouraged to heckle, jeer and participate as much as they like.

Any bad film could qualify for a showing, but Nicko and Joe have a particular love (or is it hatred?) of sequels, remakes and dodgy horror films. In the past, such chestnuts as Python, Pearl Harbour and the Leprechaun series have faced the wrath of Bad Film Club.

Special Guests at Bad Film Club

Bad Film Club has proved so popular that comedians are lining up to have a go at commentating themselves. 

Previous Bad Film Clubs have included guest performances from popular stand-ups including Stewart Lee, Phil Nichol and Robin Ince.

More About Nicko and Joe

Nicko and Joe launched their comedy career in 2004 at The Melbourne Comedy Festival with their show "Songs We Think We Know."

They went on to receive rave reviews with their next show, at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2005.

Bad Film Club was born in 2006 and has gone from strength to strength, culminating in a monthly slot at the Barbican. Bad Film Club tends to sell out – so get your tickets now!