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Se7en: David Fincher’s Timeless Obsession
As the movie turns 27, let’s reflect on Fincher’s initial excursion into a serial killer narration.
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Se7en has retained its value for nearly 3 decades if for no other reason than what’s in the fucking box, yet Alien 3 has been forgotten due to public disgrace, the shadow of its 2 predecessors and the disastrous production. Some can say that Se7en is where David Fincher’s filmography really gets started, and it’s appropriate for a deeply distrustful filmmaker to start with a movie that despises human nature, kills the good using multiple methods, and even exhibits a tad of admiration for its vile murderer. The film displays a stylised realism that taps into a decaying, fetid environment, but does so without pinpointing a specific location by drowning the unidentified city in rain and sinking the shots into darkness and low angles. Beauty simply exists in cruelty, in that way.
David Fincher ultimately had a chance to shine in Se7en. He finally had to escape the dreary hellhole of production Alien 3, a trap that turned into a prison. He thought he might never create another film once more and came back to making music videos, but when Se7en came around, he fully committed to a “meditation on evil and how evil gets on you and you can’t get it off.” Fincher didn’t come back holding out his hand. He returned with a clenched fist.
Even though John Doe (Kevin Spacey) isn’t introduced to us till nearly the final moments of the film, Fincher’s opening credits take us right inside his thoughts. The frigid open only serves as a sad prelude to the horror we’re about to see, yet Doe’s approach is artfully done. Fincher claims that Doe has “more enthusiasm than technique,” but I respectfully disagree. The practice of extending the Sloth victim’s survival to last for a year indeed required great willpower, yet it was also impossible without certain skills, which is acknowledged by Morgan Freeman’s Somerset. Doe is undoubtedly zealous, but he’s also specific, meticulous, and nearly entirely uncompromising—except when he’s cornered, in which case he still manages to benefit from it. Tell me if this illustration makes you think of somebody.
It’s not just the theme or the well-known twist that render Se7en classic. Fincher struck a balance between the realistic and the stylised, which is why. Nowhere in this world is as consistently awful as the unidentified city since it is disconnected from time and space. While the rest of the detectives in the station already use computers, Somerset would resort to a typewriter instead. It’s not a 90s movie, other than the fact that it probably couldn’t be done under today’s all-or-nothing studio paradigm, but it makes us feel like we’re traveling to the 90s world despite the lack of pop culture references, ads, or other era indicators. Comparing this to Zodiac, in which the setting is firmly in the 1970s, Fincher notes that “sin is not modern.” It never dates.
Fincher doesn’t manage to make the unidentified city attractive throughout the entire film, despite its ubiquitous ugliness. Even while the crimes are horrifying, Somerset and Brad Pitt’s Mills aren’t fundamentally broken. In the frigid opening, Somerset, who is aware that he cannot stay there any more, is nonetheless concerned about if a young child witnessed a horrific crime. An idealistic couple, Mills and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tracy, have become lost in the underworld. They were high school lovers, and Mills accepted the position of a detective because he “felt he might do some good,” and given his line of work, a few of his relationships are rather nutty. The young couple even felt they weren’t being conned into purchasing a house where a train passes by, which is somewhat kind of sinister symbolism á the city outside greatly shakes their home foundations.
Despite the alluring cinematography and design, the positivity in these interactions is plainly an essential lifeboat since without it, we would drown in the bizarre environment. As Fincher delves into the depths of a terrible world made even more ugly by John Doe’s misdeeds, Se7en is a beautiful case in opposites. However, the setting is quite cautious. Fincher just uses a handheld camera when he feels compelled to during the foot chase with Mills and Doe. Fincher manages to maintain consistency throughout the movie, an especially good trick given that the control of the scene is completely upset by the Sloth victim still being “alive” while the SWAT squad storms the Sloth victim’s residence.
Despite John Doe’s insanity, Fincher has a terrible regard for him as an artist. Plainly tying up the Sloth victim or forcing the Greed victim to remove some flesh wasn’t sufficient. In the case of Gluttony, the victim simply experienced pure execution, as the obese man is fed until he bursts out. The obese man is fed until he is bursting. However, John Doe gives the Greed victim a scale; puts the pine tree air fresheners all over the house of the Sloth victim; writes the sin illustration across the Pride victim’s vanity picture. When it comes to the Lust victim, it is unseeable for us as the room is too twisted to be entered. These additions are obviously a section of John Doe’s expression beyond simply stating the sin, making them more impactful for both his and the movie’s audience. Fincher doesn’t alter it, though. The only moment John Doe’s plan doesn’t work as he intends is in the handheld scene, which is also the lone interruption, partly by necessity.
Fair enough, but the complex strategy itself—not simply the lavish crime scenes—is something that can only occur in a movie. John Doe puts the very first clue behind a refrigerator, expecting that a police officer will be astute enough to realize that the floor shavings would point to that hint since the detectives are a necessary part of his devised plan. In order for forensics to dust the wall for fingerprints, John would have to ensure that the Greed victim’s widow knew that the painting was turned around. He can even shorten his timeline after approaching Mills and Somerset and attempting to murder them in the corridor because his plan is adaptable enough to do so. We can make up justifications, but the script’s tightness makes these errors more obvious. Despite this, none of the flaws affect the film’s performance as we’ve been conditioned to agree with serial killer logic in films, and the movie isn’t truly centered on the specifics of his scheme much as it focuses on the meaning of that scheme.
The seven cardinal virtues—chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, and humility—exist in correlation with the seven deadly sins. Due to a lack of virtue, these are never mentioned in the film. It’s not that Se7en’s universe exemplifies every transgression that Doe encounters everyday, or even that Doe is correct. He has a problem with how easily we accept sin, which renders virtue useless.
Doe obviously depicts “Wrath” when the sins are taken into account. It’s the only way to execute and subject people to torture, but Mills receives the blame from Doe. Mills also needs to “become” Wrath. It is a transference that embodies the movie’s underlying thesis of the pervasiveness of sin. An obviously bad person must be killed by a man who has come to “do some good,” but Mills doesn’t murder John because he is evil. He’s killing him out of sheer retaliation, retaliation that the public can understand.
Doe nonchalantly accepts “envy” rather than acknowledge “Wrath” as his own sin, and it’s nearly because there isn’t anything else. He speaks it out with a sigh, “I envy the life of a regular man.” It is but one more sin in a world full of them. John Doe commits it as if it were merely a sorrowful certainty, despite the fact that he sees it as a casual sin he observes on a regular basis. This contradicts Mills’, whose very inner side must make a difficult decision.
Since there is so much more outside of the box, I must admit that I get a little confused when everything comes down to “What’s in the fucking box.” People mistakenly recall the box because it has become so prevalent. Fincher vehemently denied that Se7en began as “torture porn” in an interview with The Guardian, and he revealed that he “almost had a fist-fight with a woman at a Beverly Hills cocktail party because she said ‘There is no need to make a stand in of Gwyneth Paltrow’s head to find in the box. You don’t need to see that.’ And I said, ‘Well, we didn’t.’ And she said, ‘Oh yes, you did.’
What people remember most about the ending is how brave it was. They watched a distressing, deep, and gloomy movie, and they were in need of some brightness. Maybe some thought they deserved it. Fincher was drawn to the project, though, for the completely opposite reason. He told The Guardian:
“So this script was floating around and my agent, who’s very sweet and always very hopeful, said, “You know, New Line is interested in this. You might like this, and they might want to make it with you, so maybe you should read it.” So I read it, and got to the end, with the head in the box, and I called him and said, “This is fantastic, this is so great because I had thought it was a police procedural; now it’s this meditation on evil and how evil gets on you and you can’t get it off.” And he said, “What are you talking about?” And I talked about the whole head-in-the-box thing, she’s been dead for hours and there’s no bullshit chase across town and the guy driving on sidewalks to get to the woman, who’s drawing a bath while the serial killer sneaks in the back window. And he goes, “Oh, they sent you the wrong draft.” [audience laughs] And he sent me the right draft, and there was a guy driving across town on sidewalks, serial killer sneaking in the back window.”
The Se7en we received was largely a result of Fincher and producer Mike De Luca’s cunning and deception. Fincher had avoided the obstructions he had encountered with Alien3 this time. Since “it’s always going to be your fault,” was the takeaway from Alien 3, why not claim complete credit whether individuals choose to follow through or not? Despite being a failure, Alien 3 is undoubtedly the most significant film in Fincher’s growth as a filmmaker. The lesson could have been that you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar if he had used the movie as his test case and the production went smoothly and the film was only moderately successful. Rather than that, Fincher discovered that a bug zapper gets rid of more flies and that there is no use in constructing something if you are not intending to make it your own way and put your best effort into it. That was evident as he left the Steve Jobs film project recently. It is not worth making if it is not going to be risky, uncomfortable, and “scar”.
The film’s final scene elevates it above the status of a crime drama, yet it merely represents the climax of the preceding events. Since it would be such a sharp disparity to the rest of the frightening moments, I’ll be honest and say I’m at a loss of words as to how the film may wrap.
In a film where Leland Orser’s character freaks out in the interrogation room (a moment that thrills me every single time), how can there be a happy ending? Granted, those sequences are unsettling in part due to the way they were filmed and put together, but the idea of a last-ditch foot chase to catch the murderer is intended to appease the viewer and give them hope that there will be some sort of karmic justice if you can just outrun your cunning adversary.
In relation to what happened previously, it is hopeful but unrealistic. Se7en is also unreal, on a surface level, truthfully. Because not all of what John Doe speaks is completely wrong, the movie’s heart is what is authentic.
When it comes to your mind that, “I don’t agree with this madman, but I see his point,” it feels a bit unsettling. The reality of Se7en is in the sins and how they don’t stay in a neat little box where a detective solves a case and the sin goes away. Fincher commented: “I look at Se7en and I see something that was trying to be very realistic. It may be incredibly stylized but it was always in the tension. The thing that was forefront of my mind: how to make it rotting and how to make it real.”
David Fincher had to have the success of Se7en to launch his cinematic career, yet his subsequent movies seemed weirdly more focused on moviemaking than narrative.
Se7en was the success David Fincher needed to begin his film career in earnest, but his follow-up was oddly more concerned with filmmaking than storytelling.
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10 Famous People Who Choose to Live Quiet and Humble Lives When They Leave the Spotlights
When people achieve a certain degree of success, you almost expect them to change. With so much money and attention, it’s easy to fall into the pitfalls of arrogance and obnoxiousness. However, while there are lots of stuck-up celebs, there are also those who haven’t let fame go to their heads.
“Wealth and success don’t make you happy,” Leonardo DiCaprio once said. Perhaps as a result of this way of thinking, many people who work in the entertainment industry maintain a low-key lifestyle after their workday is done.
These people have succeeded in remaining grounded in an industry that tries to force them otherwise. They really understand what is truly important in life, whether it be giving money to charity, spending time with fans, or just being a good person. Millions of people from all over the world now love and appreciate them as a result. Here are 10 famous people who, when not in the spotlight, choose to lead quiet, modest lives.
#1 Angelina Jolie
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Angelina Jolie is a famous actress, yet she understands the importance of being modest. Her daughters are supposed to be careful with money and to wear her gowns on the red carpet. You can see her doing normal things like grocery shopping with her kids occasionally.
#2 Cameron Diaz
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Cameron Diaz is an excellent example of a celebrity who is also a normal citizen. Her Instagram feed is filled with daily activities that we all do – cooking, socializing, and shopping. Nothing extravagant, just normal happy life.
#3 Halle Berry
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Halle Berry is another celebrity who loves to live a simple life. She’s occasionally seen doing grocery shopping sans makeup and looking like an ordinary person.
Halle practices self-care and fitness to live a healthy lifestyle and inspire other women to do the same: “I got diagnosed with diabetes and I quickly learned that I could control my diabetes and live a longer, healthier life if I exercised regularly, changed my diet, and did some things in my life that are called de-stressors.”
#4 Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieber chose to prioritize his family life over his career. “I am now very focused on repairing some of the deep-rooted issues that I have as most of us have so that I don’t fall apart so that I can sustain my marriage and be the father I want to be,” he wrote in an Instagram post. He tries to keep his promise and spends a lot of time with Hailey.
#5 Kate Middleton
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Kate Middleton can fit as a royal role model for many young girls. Despite her high status, she lives a normal life. Kate will even buy a dress from Zara and wear it several times. She was also found flying in economy class. For example, she and her children were seen coming off a £73 economy flight to Scotland.
#6 Leonardo DiCaprio
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From 2010 to 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio was on Forbes’ annual list of highest-paid actors. He seems to be able to buy gold toilets and a new mansion every month. Instead, he opts for a normal life. For example, he was seen giving instructions to a lost tourist on a rainy day in Manhattan.
Furthermore, DiCaprio understands the needs of the poor and gives his money to the world. His foundation will donate $3 million to Australia’s bushfire recovery efforts in 2020.
#7 Mariah Carey
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Commuting by subway is something that all of us who have to go to work or school do daily. But singer Mariah Carey thought there was no reason for her not to participate as well. She also took the subway since she wanted to be a part of this experience. But, of course, she did it her way, always looking dazzling and dressed as if she were preparing to perform. Yes, she took the subway in a gala gown in New York City, and she even captured the moment with a humorous story that she then posted on Instagram.
#8 Reese Witherspoon
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Despite her amazingly successful career, the lead actress of Legally Blonde (2001) may easily demonstrate that she is a normal caring mother. She used to take her children, Ava and Deacon, to the park and babysit them while they played on the playground, just like any other non-celebrity mom. They’d then have a picnic and a couple of delicious slices of pizza.
#9 Shailene Woodley
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Shailene Woodley is a famous actress, environmentalist, and climate advocate. Her mother and she co-founded a non-profit organization that teaches young people empathy, compassion, and responsibility.
Woodley stays grounded and unspoiled. “I go outside whether I’m in the city or backwoods of any state. I connect with the ground, the trees, just breathing fresh air while I go for a walk and I find myself living in my heart instead of in my mind,” she says. Woodley prefers natural products and makeup and tries to live a natural life.
#10 Tobey Maguire
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Tobey’s only acting role since 2014 was in 2017’s Boss Baby. He gave up his celebrity to pursue a career as a producer. He simply disappeared from Hollywood after Spider-Man. He prefers a quiet life with friends while raising his two children.
Dumb characters never fail to tickle our ribs. From their words to their body gestures, the silliness comes and makes everybody laugh till they drop on the floor. Something about idiots is unexplainably charming. Even their breaths only can be super funny. Who will say no to a comedy about stupidity for laughter?
There are plenty of features in this genre. Even though viewers can be tickled easily by acting dumb and ridiculous punch lines, only those written and produced excellently can last and become cult classics. Their characters might look bold and brainless on the screen, but everything else about them is amazing.
Those are comedies about foolishness from clever moviemakers that will definitely entertain you to your heart’s content. Here they are.
#1. Three Idiots
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Two friends are searching for their long-lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them “idiots”.
#2. White Chicks
Source: Columbia Pictures
Two disgraced FBI agents go way undercover in an effort to protect hotel heiresses the Wilson sisters from a kidnapping plot. The film received negative comments from critics but was a big commercial success.
#3. Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
Source: New Line Cinema
A Korean-American office worker and his Indian-American stoner friend embark on a quest to satisfy their desire for White Castle burgers. Sound funny, right?
#4. Hangover trilogy
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Doug and his three best men go to Las Vegas to celebrate his bachelor party. However, the three best men wake up the next day with a hangover and realize that Doug is missing.
#5. Zoolander
Source: Paramount Pictures
At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Can you guess what might come next?
#6. Dumb And Dumber
Source: New Line Cinema
After a woman leaves a briefcase at the airport terminal, a dumb limo driver and his dumber friend set out on a hilarious cross-country road trip to Aspen to return it.
#7. Tropic Thunder
Source: Dreamworks Pictures
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie is forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.
#8. Idiocracy
Source: 20th Century Fox
Private Joe Bauers, a decisively average American, is selected as a guinea pig for a top-secret hibernation program but is forgotten, awakening to a future so incredibly moronic he’s easily the most intelligent person alive.
#9. They Came Together
Source: Lionsgate
Molly owns a quaint little sweet shop. Joel works for a gigantic candy company threatening to shut her down. How they meet, fall in love, break up and get back together is hilariously recounted in this rom-com spoof.
#10. Addams Family Values
Source: Paramount Pictures
The Addams Family try to rescue their beloved Uncle Fester from his gold-digging new love, a black widow named Debbie. They are bizarre but fabulous.
#11. The Death Of Dick Long
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Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
#12. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Source: Universal Pictures
When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band member does everything in his power to maintain his celebrity status. Now, he is desperate.
#13. Borat
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Kazakh TV talking head Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the greatest country in the world. With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson.
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We all are familiar with the live-action adaptation or CGI remakes of many Disney cartoons. Some notable names are Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, and the list goes on. Many animated films have regained the heat after the live-action or CGI versions hit theaters. Some mediocre cartoons even have a chance to reach the top rank if the remakes are successful. Of course, besides Disney productions, cartoons from other studios are also considered to be put on the big screen, and here are 8 of them.
Scroll down to see if your favorite one has its name on the list!
#1 The Last Unicorn (1982)
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Topcraft’s animation is the journey of the last eternal unicorn to find other members of her kind. The team of the unicorn, a bumbling magician, and a bandit’s wife sets off on a fascinating adventure and faces many dangers. On the way, the legendary creature learns many precious lessons about love and regret.
A weak point in the original version is the stiff and awkward character designs. However, it lays a strong foundation for a CGI mixed live-action remake.
#2 The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985)
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Will Vinton introduced the enthralling works of the father of American literature to children through this stop-motion animation. The audience would follow Tom Sawyer and his friend to discover Mark Twain’s airship. They explored the place while watching and listening to Twain’s stories before they realized the ship was heading into Halley’s Comet.
As stop-motion has many limits, the film’s CGI remake seems to promise a much better version. The lively animation associated with the famous writer’s absorbing stories will make it a top-notch movie.
#3 Perfect Blue (1997)
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Perfect Blue revolved around Mima Kirigoe, a J-pop idol-turned-actor. Mima intends to stick to her acting career, but a menace of a mysterious stalker and a series of peculiar murders around her mess up her plan.
This adult animated film could become a fascinating psychological thriller with an ideal cast as Mima and the right level of visual effects.
#4 We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)
Source: Apple TV
With the time machine, a scientist decides to gift the children of the 20th century in New York City with sentimental dinosaurs brought from their natural habitats.
We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story could be turned into a lovely live-action CGI hybrid film. Cinematic dinosaurs can’t be more real, and this lighthearted script will make dinosaurs’ images much better, at least compared to Jurassic Park. After all, people should be reminded that dinosaurs are more than monsters.
#5 Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)
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Little Nemo is upset since his parents are too busy to take him to the circus. That night, he meets members of the circus in his dream, and they introduce him to King Morpheus, ruler of Slumberland. When Nemo sees the king, he was offered an opportunity to rule the kingdom and protect it from the Nightmare King.
A dreamland like Slumberland is a perfect place for creativity, and innovative animators know how to make the best use of it. Looking at similar movies like Inside Out and Soul will make you certain about the success of this film’s CGI remake.
#6 Animal Farm (1954)
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The animated movie Animal Farm was adapted from George Orwell’s famous novel of the same name. The story is about an animal farm that represents the rise of the Soviet Union. Under the Old Major the boar’s leadership, the animals of Manor Farm chase away the farmer to gain independence. However, the utopia turns out a nightmare for the animals under the dominance of Major’s successors.
Andy Serkis is the director of the latest animated adaptation of the story. His talent combined with the assistance of CGI technology will likely guarantee a first-rate adaptation movie.
#7 Wizards (1977)
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Written by Ralph Bakshi, the movie feature the fight between two wizard brothers over the governance of a post-apocalyptic Earth. The malicious brother, Blackwolf, uses a projector with Nazi propaganda to provoke his troop. To stop his evil plan, Avatar, his brother, with some weird companions decide to confront him.
The action flick doesn’t leave much impression on the viewers due to its old-fashioned and cheap-looking animation. The battle could be more exciting and absorbing with more detailed character designs in the CGI remake.
#8 Cats Don’t Dance (1997)
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The young cat Danny is ambitious about becoming a renowned Hollywood actor. However, he gradually realized that animal actors only play cameo roles while humans take charge of all the main parts. Instead of giving up, he and his fellow actors are determined to prove their capability and get what they deserve.
Though the animation Cats Don’t Dance failed hard, the meaningful premise should be brought back to the screen. Having been successful with Space Jam: A New Legacy, Warner Brothers can definitely handle a new version with CGI models of Cats Don’t Dance.
Have you watched any of the movies above? What do you expect from their live-action adaptation or CGI remake? Leave your comment below and check out other posts on our site for more interesting news and ideas!
There’s no denying that movies are more costly than ever. It’s not rare for a production company to invest hundreds of millions ( even billions) in filmmaking. As long as you have the right actor, director, or intellectual property, you may be able to recoup your huge investment. But what about ambitious directors who can’t afford to make a film about your favorite superhero or cast any big-name actors? The independent market is for directors with a limited budget. Low investment, low return.
However, there are certain exceptions: when a low-budget film outperforms expectations. This unusual event can launch unknown actors to stardom and first-time directors to legends. You may be familiar with some breakout independent films, but you’d be shocked how many of your favorite films had a far lower budget than you expected.
To clarify, this list isn’t rated only by the lowest budget, but rather by how successful the films were given the budget they had to deal with. So, without further ado, here are 12 low-budget films that went on to become box office hits.
#1 A Nightmare on Elm Street
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- Budget: $1,800,000
- Box Office: $57,000,000
Before New Line Cinema agreed to produce the story of Freddy Krueger, which was rejected by many businesses. However, the studio had financial difficulties throughout filming. The cast and crew worked for two weeks without pay. The company was successful in attracting investors and achieving its first commercial success.
#2 Blue Valentine
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- Budget: $1,000,000
- Box Office: $16,600,000
Many years passed between the time the script was written and the film’s release. The director wanted to shoot the characters at different ages, but due to financial limitations, this was not possible. He also waived his fees to help finance the film. But it all paid off when the film became a smashing blockbuster.
#3 Boyhood
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- Budget: $4,000,000
- Box Office: $57,300,000
It took 12 years to complete this film. The director updated the script every year, and the actors based their characters on real-life examples. The crew met 1-2 times every year for 3-4 days of filming. Despite the risks, the producers supported the extended production, which resulted in some extremely cool effects.
#4 Dirty Dancing
Source: © Dirty Dancing / Vestron Pictures
- Budget: $5,000,000
- Box Office: $214,600,000
It took a lot of effort to make this film. Companies turned down the script one by one, the budget was twice as low as average, and the film’s main actors all had conflicts. Even after the film was completed, no one liked it. Despite this, it became a film classic, grossing more than $200 million.
#5 Insidious
Source: © Insidious / Blumhouse Productions
- Budget: $1,500,000
- Box Office: $99,500,000
The creators of the Saw film franchise made this film. Again, a minimal budget did not prevent the crew from making a picture in three weeks and recouping expenses up to 66 times over, since the film grossed almost $100 million.
#6 Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
Source: © Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels / Sony Pictures Releasing
- Budget: $1,350,000
- Box Office: $28,100,000
This was Guy Ritchie’s debut full-length film, and it pushed him to global fame. The world also met Jason Statham and Vinnie Jones, who made their film debuts. Despite its low budget, the film received numerous honors and won the hearts of audiences.
#7 Moonlight
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- Budget: $1,500,000
- Box Office: $65,300,000
According to several sources, the film’s budget was $4 million. However, the director says that it was closer to 1.5 million. The shoot lasted 25 days, and none of the three actors who played the main character, Chiron, interacted with any other on set.
#8 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Source: © One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest / United Artists
- Budget: $4,400,000
- Box Office: $163,250,000
Producers were skeptical about this sensational film’s theme. They declined to produce the film. Kirk Douglas, who owned the story’s rights, eventually sold them to his son, Michael. He was then able to find a producer and fund the production himself.
#9 Pulp Fiction
Source: © Pulp Fiction / Miramax Films
- Budget: $8,000,000
- Box Office: $213,900,000
At first, the film’s budget was significantly smaller. However, the participation of Bruce Willis in the cast helped drive the budget to $8 million. However, $5 million went to actor fees, leaving only $3 million for filming.
#10 Rocky
Source: © Rocky / United Artists
- Budget: $960,000
- Box Office: $225,000,000
Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay for the film in only 3.5 days. Due to a lack of funds for filming, the actor’s family members played minor roles. His sibling sang while his father rang the bell in the ring.
#11 Saw
Source: © Saw / Lions Gate Films
- Budget: $1,200,000
- Box Office: $103,096,345
Nobody could predict the amazing Saw franchise to be so successful. The majority of the actors were unknown, and the film was classified as independent. The bathroom was the only set built for the film, which was shot in only 18 days.
#12 The Terminator
Source: © The Terminator / Orion Pictures
- Budget: $6,400,000
- Box Office: $78,300,000
Director James Cameron got the inspiration for the Terminator character from a dream he had while sick. When the script was written, financing was limited. And Cameron was forced to sell it for $1 on the condition that he become the director. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger did not believe in the film’s success, and happily, he was wrong.
An excellent poster can draw many more audiences to the theater, the live show, or any event displayed on it. A handful of fans reveal that sometimes, they are not interested in a movie but are amused and hypnotized by its poster, so they go to the cinema to watch it and fall for it forever. Posters can be considered the first faces of features and pull attention effectively.
Designing a movie poster is never a piece of cake. Poster designers don’t always have ideas to create and improvise. Hence, an internet designer and illustrator, Doaly, offers other options for those fans who don’t like their favorite flicks’ posters. His incredible skill and magical digital drawing technique are inarguably mesmerizing.
We have picked thirty re-designed movie posters from Disney cartoons to thrillers shared on Doaly’s Instagram account. Don’t miss them if you are so into art!
#1. A Spider-Verse for your feed
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#2. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2
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#3. Smile
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#4. Ant-Man
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#5. Black Panther
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#6. Deadpool
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#7. Prey
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#8. Dare Devil
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#9. Thor
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#10. Dr. Strange
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#11. Batman
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#12. Doom Patrol
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#13. Sonic The Hedgehog
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#14. Loki
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#15. Shang Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings
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#16. Lord Of The Rings trilogy
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#17. Frozen
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#18. Jaws
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#19. Jurassic Park
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#20. Onward
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#21. Star Wars: Rise Of The Skywalker
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#22. Bruce Lee
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#23. Toy Story
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#24. Mary Poppins Returns
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#25. Dumbo
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#26. Cuphead
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#27. Dug Days
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#28. Top Gun Maverick
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#29. Follow
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#30. Significant Other
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