There's nothing I love more than a Hollywood success story. People come from all over to make their dreams come true, and when they do, they inspire a whole new generation of dreamers to make their stuff. Today, I want to look at a handful of low-budget movies that became huge blockbusters. and talk about what made them such successes. Let's dive in. 1. The Blair Witch Project Directors: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo SánchezWriters: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo SánchezCast: Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua LeonardHorror movies always feel like they break out, especially ones that change what the genre does on screen. This found-footage horror film had an incredibly low budget, yet it generated a huge buzz and massive box office returns.People thought it was a doc, and its budget of roughly $60,000 (with a few hundred thousand put into finishing the movie and P&A later) led to it grossing close to $248 million worldwide.2. Paranormal Activity Director: Oren PeliWriter: Oren PeliCast: Katie Featherston, Micah SloatAnother found-footage horror success! Shot like a doc to make it feel all the more real and terrifying, all while keeping costs low.This film proved that a compelling story and effective scares can overcome a small budget. It grossed over $193 million and cost like $15K until they put $200,000 into a new ending. Still, it's one of the most profitable movies of all time. 3. Rocky Director: John G. AvildsenWriter: Sylvester StalloneCast: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess MeredithSylvester Stallone's iconic boxing...
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