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Greatest Low-Budget Films
Posted on 5/20/09 at 10:47 am
Posted on 5/20/09 at 10:47 am
Under $500k:
Following - $6k
Primer - $7k
Eraserhead - $7k
El Mariachi - $7k
Blair Witch Project - $22k
Clerks - $27k
Pi - $60k
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - $83k
Night of the Living Dead - $114k
Swingers - $250k
Halloween - $325k
Mad Max - $350k
The Evil Dead - $375k
Napoleon Dynamite - $400k
Brick - $475k
I left out a few so feel free to add any that you think are contenders.
I think that Primer got the biggest bang for the buck (not talking about sales).
Following - $6k
Primer - $7k
Eraserhead - $7k
El Mariachi - $7k
Blair Witch Project - $22k
Clerks - $27k
Pi - $60k
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - $83k
Night of the Living Dead - $114k
Swingers - $250k
Halloween - $325k
Mad Max - $350k
The Evil Dead - $375k
Napoleon Dynamite - $400k
Brick - $475k
I left out a few so feel free to add any that you think are contenders.
I think that Primer got the biggest bang for the buck (not talking about sales).
This post was edited on 5/20/09 at 10:48 am
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Posted on 5/20/09 at 10:53 am to Decatur
I've only seen BWP and Napoleon Dynamite. I'd have to lean toward ND. Because BWP made a shite load of money off of sly marketing. ND just kind of grew in popularity.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 11:07 am to alajones
"The Gods Must Be Crazy"
I don't know the exact budget amount but it couldn't have been much.
I don't know the exact budget amount but it couldn't have been much.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 11:09 am to Decatur
Boondock Saints could make that list
Posted on 5/20/09 at 11:13 am to Decatur
Are these adjusted for inflation?
Posted on 5/20/09 at 11:21 am to Decatur
I would have to go with either Clerks or Evil Dead if you take into account the careers and films that were created due to them.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 11:23 am to PnG Exsanguination
quote:
Are these adjusted for inflation?
No. Production cost at the time the movie is made.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 11:55 am to Decatur
El Mariachi gets my vote considering the budget.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 12:56 pm to Decatur
I have to go with Halloween. Although not the first true "slasher" film, we probably don't get most of the horror movies that ripped it off in the 80s if it were never made.
This post was edited on 5/20/09 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 5/20/09 at 1:22 pm to Decatur
Clerks
The Foot Fist Way
The Foot Fist Way
Posted on 5/20/09 at 1:23 pm to BLIZZAKE7
Clerks. Love that movie and everything that followed
Posted on 5/20/09 at 1:24 pm to Murtagh
quote:
Clerks. Love that movie and everything that followed
And it holds up well.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 1:36 pm to Decatur
I enjoyed Clerks a lot, but I can also definitely see how it was made for less than 30 grand since most of the scenes are just a couple of guys hanging out in a gas station.
I am really surprised that Following, Eraserhead, and Pi were all made for such ridiculously low amounts considering the multiple filming locations, special effects, etc. However, I don't think that the number on Eraserhead is reliable since Lynch originally got funding from the AFI, but that was not enough to cover the costs of the film. I have a hard time imagining that the AFI only gave Lynch 3 or 4 grand for his movie.
I am really surprised that Following, Eraserhead, and Pi were all made for such ridiculously low amounts considering the multiple filming locations, special effects, etc. However, I don't think that the number on Eraserhead is reliable since Lynch originally got funding from the AFI, but that was not enough to cover the costs of the film. I have a hard time imagining that the AFI only gave Lynch 3 or 4 grand for his movie.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 1:38 pm to Sophandros
Although sort of covered by Clerks based on the standard of the thread Chasing Amy should probably be considered. Arguably Kevin Smith best and certainly his most serious film and was Afleck's first staring role. The budget was $250,000.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 1:40 pm to Decatur
quote:
Following - $6k
thats what I was going to post
Posted on 5/20/09 at 1:56 pm to The Seaward
How about the original Rocky? Does this qualify?
Posted on 5/20/09 at 2:12 pm to TigerMyth36
No way swingers was made for 250k ... shooting in LA and Vegas? not possible
though just checked IMDB pro and that was the estimate... wow ... alot of production value
though just checked IMDB pro and that was the estimate... wow ... alot of production value
This post was edited on 5/20/09 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 5/20/09 at 2:15 pm to TigerMyth36
That makes sense. AFI probably gave 20K or so, and then Lynch had to come up with the rest of the money over time. That explains why it took him 5 years to make it.
Still, it's very impressive that it only cost 100K considering the effects in the film.
Still, it's very impressive that it only cost 100K considering the effects in the film.
Posted on 5/20/09 at 2:24 pm to glaucon
I can see Chasing Amy at 250K, and if that's the case, then yes, it is the best film in the View Askewniverse.
However, Smith was co-executive producer on Good Will Hunting. Does that count (not for this thread, obviously)?
And yeah, easily Afleck's best work, unless you count his role in Mallrats as acting, which I'm kind of afraid it might not have been...
However, Smith was co-executive producer on Good Will Hunting. Does that count (not for this thread, obviously)?
And yeah, easily Afleck's best work, unless you count his role in Mallrats as acting, which I'm kind of afraid it might not have been...
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