YMMV / Roger Corman

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• Adaptation Displacement: The Little Shop of Horrors and Death Race 2000 are not as well-known among the general public as their remakes are.
• Cult Classic: Most of his films.
• Designated Hero: If a character is something of an outcast or social oddball, regardless of how good or evil they are, chances are they'll be the character Corman wants the audience to sympathize with the most.
• Designated Villain: Contrarily, if a character represents some kind of authority figure - again, no matter how good or evil they are - Corman will likely try to do everything possible to turn the audience against them.
• So Bad, It's Good: Most of his movies. Some, such as The Intruder and House of Usher, are generally seen as genuinely good films.
• So Okay, It's Average: Some of his better-made films like Frankenstein Unbound are considered passable at best by most audiences.
• Took the Bad Film Seriously: His general style of production. No matter the story, budget limitations or anything else, Corman and everyone involved always treat the work as seriously as possible and determines to make the best film they can and those who've worked under him have spoken about it as a legitimately valuable learning experience with no hint of embarrassment or shame.
• Values Resonance: Even as far back as his earlier films, Corman was very keen that the female leads be treated no different than their male counterparts in terms of competency and often fought back against the villains. He infamously hated the Neutral Female trope and this was an intentional departure.

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