Movies that did poorly at theaters, but well on DVD
08-10-04, 08:42 AM
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Movies that did poorly at theaters, but well on DVD
Can anyone name some movies that did poorly at theaters, but did well on DVD? Bubba Ho-Tep is the only one that comes to my mind, but then again it was a limited release movie.
08-10-04, 08:54 AM
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Sure.. Office Space, a favorite of all us cubicle dwellers on here.
This is from IMDB:
This is from IMDB:
This movie has gained cult status on video. Mike Judge has said more people talk to him about this movie than any project he has ever worked on. Also, he doubts there will be a sequel, due to poor box office.
After the movie became a cult item, Mike Judge was offered a chance to make a sequel called "Office Space 2: Still Renting". But Judge said that he had been through enough anguish over the first one that he didn't want to put himself through the experience again.
After the movie became a cult item, Mike Judge was offered a chance to make a sequel called "Office Space 2: Still Renting". But Judge said that he had been through enough anguish over the first one that he didn't want to put himself through the experience again.
08-10-04, 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by Shannon Nutt
The Terminator - only made about $9 million in theatrical release, but was a HUGE hit on VHS.
The Terminator - only made about $9 million in theatrical release, but was a HUGE hit on VHS.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=terminator.htm
08-10-04, 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by Matthew Chmiel
Whaaaaaaat? Last time I checked, that little film made in $200 million domestically.
Whaaaaaaat? Last time I checked, that little film made in $200 million domestically.
08-10-04, 12:29 PM
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I think PH cost about 200 million to make so making that much in the theatre isn't so good. But today I think most movies pull in more in DVD sales then in the theatre anyway.
I think PH cost about 200 million to make so making that much in the theatre isn't so good. But today I think most movies pull in more in DVD sales then in the theatre anyway.
It's better rephrased as "What movie did nobody see in theaters but everyone has seen and loved at home?'
By that criteria, PH doesn't count as MANY people did see it in the theater.