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Nov 11, 2021 · Movie fans can always tell when a movie has a huge budget, but sometimes, low-budget movies are so well-done we would never imagine they cost so much less than their peers. That's exactly the case for these movies below.
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- 'Reservoir Dogs' (1992) Given its massive popularity, it may come as a surprise to some that Quentin Tarantino's beloved neo-noir crime film only had a budget of $1,2 million.
- 'Halloween' (1978) John Carpenter's 1979 film Halloween marked the beginning of an iconic franchise, becoming the most profitable indie movie release, grossing over $70 million.
- 'Primer' (2004) With a microbudget of $7,000, Primer goes down in history as one of the best low-budget science fiction films, as well as one of the most complex.
- 'Eraserhead' (1977) Following a young factory worker as he tries to survive his industrial environment while also managing his love life and attempting to care for his deformed newborn child, David Lynch's impressive experimental horror directorial debut endures one of the most remarkable first films directed by now critically acclaimed filmmakers.
- 'The Green Knight' — David Lowery — $15 Million. David Lowery has produced a very eclectic body of work, directing everything from the deep, thought-provoking A Ghost Story to the fun, fast-paced, family-friendly Pete's Dragon.
- 'Nobody' — Ilya Naishuller — $16 Million. Best known for his role as Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and its spinoff show Better Caul Saul, fans were extremely intrigued when it was announced that Bod Odenkirk would be fronting the brutal action film Nobody.
- 'Minari' — Lee Isaac Chung — $2 Million. Written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, Minari tells the story of a Korean family who start a farm in Arkansas in the 1980s.
- 'The Father' — Florian Zeller — $6 Million. Florian Zeller is one of the most exciting playwrights of his generation. The Father is his most renowned play, winning awards across the globe before Zeller decided to bring the story to the big screen.
- 139 VOTES. Rocky. Premise: An amateur boxer from Philadelphia finds himself with the opportunity to fight the heavy-weight boxing champion of the world.
- 115 VOTES. Halloween. Premise: After killer Michael Meyers escapes from a nearby mental institution, he goes on a murderous rampage in his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois.
- 100 VOTES. Mad Max. Premise: As society breaks down due to oil shortages and destruction of the natural landscape, an Australian police officer reconnects to his humanity as he works to take down a violent motorcycle gang.
- 118 VOTES. Napoleon Dynamite. Premise: A quirky teen with a strange family home dynamic who is alienated at school helps his new friend run for Class President.
May 1, 2024 · Here are 32 must-see low budget movies - our parameters being that they were made for under $10 million U.S. - many of which have spawned artists you’ve definitely heard of before.
Aug 20, 2019 · Even a bad film takes a ton of money to make just as a good one does. However, there are some filmmakers who have managed to make the most of their resources without compromising on the quality of work. Here’s the list of top films made under a million dollars and are considered great.
Jul 24, 2023 · Here are 15 of the cheapest movies ever made that are actually good. 15 Tarnation ($218.32) Hope Runs High. Tarnation is the best possible testament to the fact that good cinematic...
