[hsm thumb]Punch Media/New Line Cinema/Universal Studios * The cast of "High School Musical" has appeared in many movies outside of the Disney Channel franchise, but not all of their work has been well-received by critics. * "High School Musical" star Ashley Tisdale's worst film is "Amateur Night" (2016), which earned 0% from critics. * Zac Efron's 2011 film "New Year's Eve" and Vanessa Hudgen's 2004 sci-fi film "Thunderbirds" didn't impress critics either. * VISIT INSIDER'S HOMEPAGE FOR MORE STORIES. Perhaps one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movies, "High School Musical" (2006) spawned a franchise that continues to be popular today. Although the stars from "HSM" have appeared in dozens of other films, not all of them have been as well-received as the Disney flick. Here are some of the worst movies the "High School Musical" cast has been in. _Keep in mind that this list was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. _ ASHLEY TISDALE - "AMATEUR NIGHT" (2016) Punch Media Critic Score - 0% As Sharpay Evans in "High School Musical," Ashley Tisdale solidified herself as an early-aughts icon for young fans. She had worked in the industry for years prior to her role in the Disney Channel film she has also appeared in films like "Scary Movie 5" (2013) and "Playing It Cool" (2014), but her 2016 comedy "Amateur Night" is her worst movie to date, according to critics. The comedy film starred Tisdale alongside Jason Biggs, Jenny Mollen, Janet Montgomery, and Bria Murphy. Earning a bleak 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film focuses on an architecture student who mistakenly ends up with a job as a chauffeur for sex workers. ZAC EFRON - "NEW YEAR'S EVE" (2011) New Line Cinema Critic Score - 7% Zac Efron stole the hearts of teenagers everywhere as basketball-player-turned-musical-star Troy Bolton. He went on to star in a variety of successful films, but critics didn't really like his 2011 movie "New Year's Eve." The segmented film follows a collection of strangers in New York City as they navigate their lives on New Year's Eve. Efron starred in the film as a delivery man who helps a woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) complete her New Year's resolutions before midnight. Despite having a star-studded cast, the film was dubbed "shallow, sappy, and dull" by critics. OLESYA RULIN - "APART" (2012) SystemX Media Critic Score - 11% In the "HSM" films, Olesya Rulin played Kelsi Nielsen, a shy musical composer. Outside of the Disney Channel franchise, Rulin has starred on many television shows such as Freeform's "Greek," PlayStation Network's "Powers," and CBS's "SEAL Team." She's also been in a few films, with the lowest-rated being 2012's "Apart." The movie is a love story about two people who have a rare psychological condition. Critics said that the film's plot was just too hard to understand. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * 13 celebrities who say they've been pressured to lose weight in order to succeed in Hollywood * Aldi has an entire line of advent calendars filled with everything from wine to dog treats * The worst movies every 'Breaking Bad' actor has been in
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