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Harvey Weinstein has picked your worst movie pitches. See the finalists

Last month, we asked readers to submit their most horrendous movie pitches to be judged by Harvey Weinstein. And send them they did. From the tale of an armless volleyball star to a version of The Godfather shot in outer space, the bad taste was astounding and impressive!

Below, the 10 finalists that represent the very best of the absolute worst:





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TITLE:
Christ Rider

AUTHOR:
Michael Olinger

PITCH:
Knight Rider meets The Passion of the Christ.

PREMISE:
A mix-up during the second coming of Christ results in Jesus' soul being trapped in the supercomputer of the LAPD's latest high-tech police car. The car belongs to the LAPD's most decorated officer, Chet Manmeat, a rough-and-tumble loner who's never had a partner. Together, Chet and his Son of God–possessed automobile form an unstoppable crime-fighting team!

TAGLINE:
Jesus Christ! Super car!

CAST:
Michael Madsen (Chet Manmeat)
Fred Savage (Voice of Christ)
Dennis Farina (The Chief)

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