Eight Small Films That Made It Big
Low to no budget isn’t a handicap in making a hugely successful film as the eight movies on this list proves…
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Often cited as the most profitable independent film of all time, My Big Fat Greek Wedding cost $5m and took nearly $350m worldwide.
Paranormal Activity
On a reported budget of $11,000, the shocking new release is one of the most profitable films of all time, having taken over $100m in America alone.
Rocky
Another earlier success was Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky which on a budget of $1m made a worldwide total of $225m.
Reservoir Dogs
Quentin Tarantino spent $1m making Reservoir Dogs, which when on to collect $22m worldwide.
The Blair Witch Project
Ask anyone what the most profitable low-budget film is and they will probably say The Blair Witch Project, which took $240 million worldwide despite only costing $60,000.
Easy Rider
Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson launched themselves with Easy Rider in the late 60s: it cost $340k and made $40m.
Clerks
Kevin Smith maxed out his credit cards to the tune of $27,000 to make his directorial debut in 1994: he ended up the toast of Hollywood and the film made over $3m at the American box office.
Evil Dead
In the 1980s Sam Raimi capitalised on the video boom when The Evil Dead, made for $350,000, became a small screen smash.
Posted on November 30, 2009 | Filed Under Movies
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