How Low Can We Go?

We always hear about opening weekends in the millions of dollars. But, how about 1000 dollars? Or 100? Or, even 20? Yep, it’s true.

We have all kinds of stats on top-grossing films. So, how about this? What about the lowest-grossing movies?

Ever heard of Zyzzyx Road?  I hadn't either.  Though it hit theaters in 2006, so it's in recent history; and, featured actors Tom Sizemore and Katherine Heigl (not especially known for A-list performances -- think One for the Money), its all-time gross is 30 bucks.  Not 3,000 or 30,000.

 

30.  As in 30 one dollar bills.  I might even have that much on me at the moment.  This came from a total of six people.  Yep.

 

One problem (among oh so many) was that they didn’t distribute it. Y’know, it’s like playing the lottery. You won’t make money if you don’t play. ‘Course, perhaps they knew when they finished that they didn’t have the winning ticket.

 

I'm working up a list of other films that also rank among the rankest of the rank, as far as box office returns.  Stay tuned.

 

Wonder how I can get a copy of Zyzzyx Road?  And, how the heck do I pronounce it?

 

'til next time... Adios.