From the deepest depths of depravity it comes… Rising up at the appointed hour at the beseeching of its brainwashed and slavering cultists… Causing insanity in all who behold it… No, it’s not some Eldritch Horror from beyond the stars, it’s THE THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL SMITHEE AWARDS™! After all, if Cthulhu can nap for millennia and still make a comeback, so can we!

Come join the Smith-ka-teers at Origins® '25 in the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Thursday, June 19th at 7:00pm ET to view some Great Old Ones (by which I mean both a horde of hilariously Bad Movie clips and the Smith-ka-teers themselves). Eighteen shall be the categories in our summoning ceremony, including Most Ludicrous Premise, Worst Science, “Cutting Butter with a Chainsaw,” and of course, Stupidest-Looking Monster. Best of all, YOU, dear ecstatic minion, get to decide the winners in each category from what Hastur be the cosmically worst movies in many a strange eon.

The madness lasts until about midnight. Come and go as you please. Some clips may contain…unpleasantness…so you may wish to leave your thousand young behind (looking at you, Shub-Niggurath).

So join your cinemasochistic brethren. Embrace the chaos. Give in to the darkness.

You’ll have a R'lyeh great time!

-Your Host, Bryan "Allen Smithee" Cassidy

It's an unholy union months in the making...

Sure, the folks at Vox Fabuli fused their puppetry with one of the worst Bad Movies ever made and spawned Manos, the Hands of Felt -- a nigh shot-for-shot (musical!) rehash of Manos, the Hands of Fate...using FREAKING PUPPETS.

But the union I'm talking about is the marry-o-'netting of that brilliantly twisted project with the delightfully deranged Smithee Awards! Your Host has obtained permission from the creators to present this masterpiece in a Very Special Event: The Smithee Viewing Party #5!

Wait, there's more! MtHoFelt Writer and Producer Rachel Jackson will be on "Hand" to answer questions and meet the fans! Ask Her (Almost) Anything about behind-the-scenes facts and how this freakish abomination came to be. (And who among us Smithee fans doesn't love a freakish abomination?)

The fun begins on Friday, January 24th -- We'll soft-open at 8:30pm ET for the Q&A with Rachel and the movie itself will begin promptly at 9:00pm and go until about 10:30pm. It's all going down in the Smithee Screening Room channel on our Discord server: The Smithee Awards Discord Dance Party!

The catch? Only one: The Viewing Parties are only open to paid Patreon members (of any tier). Not a member yet? Don't despair! An event so special deserves a special promotion. So to commemorate this viewing party, I'm offering a 50% discount on all new memberships this month! Simply use the promotional code FELT when signing up at The Smithee Awards Patreon.

Come for the puppets, stay for the year-round weirdness of the Smithees!

-Your Host, Bryan "Allen Smithee" Cassidy

Dear fellow Cinemasochists and lovers of the Best of the Worst, I’m thrilled to announce that The Smithee Awards now has its very own Patreon page and Discord server (with more to come)! If you’re a fan of hilariously terrible movies, ludicrous premises, and inane dialogue, this is the place for you.

Here’s what you need to know:

How Can You Get Involved?

• Become a Patron: Visit our brand-new Smithee Awards Patreon and choose a tier that suits your love for cinematic disasters.

Why Should You Join?

• Exclusive Content: Get ready for all-new Smithee Awards content throughout the year. No more waiting for the annual event—we’re here to “entertain” you year-round.
• Awesome-ish Prizes: Patrons get access to exclusive content, giveaways, and Smithee-themed “goodies.”
• Find Your People: You’re not alone! With VIP access to The Smithee Awards Discord Dance Party, you can connect with people who appreciate atrocious flicks as much as you do.
• Find Your Voice: YOU get to have input into the future (future…future…) of the Smithee Awards, by telling us your opinions for new features, rewards, and whatnot!
• Keep the Projector Running: Your support helps us bring you Smithees content and other benefits all year long. There Is No Escape!
• Special Thanks! Members at the Cast and Producer levels get their names listed in every episode of our new Media Empire! Thanks for your support! We couldn't do this without you. All right, we could, but it wouldn't be nearly as much fun.

-Your Host, Bryan "Allen Smithee" Cassidy