Action
|
2000
|
Japan
Director:
Kinji Fukasaku
Starring:
Tatsuya Fujiwara, Takeshi Kitano, Aki Maeda, Chiaki Kuriyama
Distribution:
Toei Company / Anchor Bay Entertainment
Platform:
Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Arrow Player
Budget:
$4,500,000
Gross:
$29,994,000
ROI:
7×
You don’t need big stars or gear — you need tension, timing, and a story people talk about. Peli shot this entirely in his home with a consumer camcorder and built terror from atmosphere. The film’s viral word-of-mouth campaign redefined how indie horror could reach audiences.
Spawned a billion-dollar franchise, revived found-footage horror, and proved that creative storytelling can outperform CGI-heavy blockbusters. A landmark example for filmmakers on how to leverage simplicity and authenticity into massive profit.
⭐ IMDB:
/ 10
📊
+
Audience Ratings
Its bold concept and social commentary made it a touchstone for modern dystopian films and a symbol of rebellion in youth culture.
It was produced for about $4.5 million and grossed over $30 million worldwide despite censorship bans.
It’s streaming on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Arrow Player.
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