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00:00One of us could have stayed in the study, picked up the dagger, run down the hall, and stabbed the cook!
00:23That's what I love about these high school girls, man.
00:27I get older, they stay the same age.
00:33You have 13 hours in which to solve the labyrinth before your baby brother becomes one of us forever.
00:56This $25 million was not a complete failure, but it was considered a great disappointment.
01:01In fact, the average reception of the film sent director Jim Hansen into a depression, and it was the last theatrical film he directed.
01:09However, the film is now considered a cult classic, famous for its visual design, its wonderful puppets, and the funny performance of David Bowie.
01:27Number 19. Hocus Pocus.
01:35For many, Hocus Pocus is an annual Halloween tradition.
01:39Every year, we see Winifred, Sarah, and Mary live their comic adventures in Salem, and we have fun every time.
01:46But the public did not see it that way in 1993.
01:49Despite being one of the most Halloween-esque movies of all, Hocus Pocus was released in mid-July.
01:55So people were not in the mood to see a fall movie.
01:59Combined with a warm reception from the critics, Hocus Pocus could not produce any magic in the box office, which caused Disney to lose approximately $16.5 million.
02:10But thanks to the repeated television broadcasts on Halloween, Hocus Pocus came back from the dead.
02:26Number 18. Wet Hot American Summer.
02:37Until 2015, few people had heard of Wet Hot American Summer from 2001.
02:42But then Netflix released the prequel series First Day of Camp, generating a new interest in the original film.
02:49At that time, the stars Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks, and Bradley Cooper did not have the same recognition they have now.
02:57The script of the film was also widely criticized, and many argued that it was a poor parody of the sexual comedies of the 80s.
03:05As a result, the film had a terrible box office performance.
03:09Its widest premiere took place during the weekend of Labor Day, when it was presented in 12 theaters.
03:15It ended up raising only $295,000, well below its scarce budget of $1.8 million.
03:30Number 17. Drat.
03:31It is difficult to know why Drat failed, but the horrible 1995 film The Sylvester Stallone could have something to do with it.
03:46That film also had a pretty poor performance, raising $113 million with a budget of $90 million.
03:54But the 2012 version was actually a good movie, with Carl Urban fantastic in the lead role, spectacular action and a smart script by Alex Garland.
04:04Anyway, it only raised $41.5 million with a budget of $45 million, frustrating Garland's hopes of producing a trilogy.
04:15For some reason, the general public simply does not connect with the judge, but those who devote time to it end up loving it.
04:31Number 16. Brazil.
04:32Terry Gilliam, famous for the life of Brian, directed this surrealist dystopian black comedy that explores individualism, bureaucracy and government extra-limitation.
04:44If these people would just play the game, they'd get a lot more out of life.
04:49It is true that this is not exactly the recipe for a box office success that would please the public.
04:54However, Brazil is an excellent film that has a stellar art direction and a very smart script that reminds George Orwell.
05:03Although it was successful in Europe, Brazil failed to connect with the North American public and raised only $10 million with a budget of $15 million.
05:13However, today it is considered a cult classic.
05:16Gilliam would find the status of a surreal cult classic again with Fear Alouding in Las Vegas, 1998.
05:35Number 15. Children of Men.
05:42We return to the dystopia with Children of Men, a dark action thriller by Alfonso Cuarón.
05:48The story takes place in 2027, when a crisis of infertility has threatened humanity with extinction and has turned the world into a violent hell.
05:57It is an exceptionally well-made film, which won Oscar nominations for its writing, editing and cinematography.
06:05The latter combine to create the praised action sequences of a single shot of the film.
06:11But maybe the film was too dark for a general public, as it raised only $70.5 million with a budget of $76 million.
06:28Number 14. Clue.
06:29Clue would probably be the right choice to adapt a board game to a movie.
06:36The game is made to be able to tell a good story, presents interesting characters, a mysterious murder and a fun environment.
06:45And Clue did quite well.
06:47While some argue that the film is a bit effective, such as the inclusion of three different endings, the excellent cast makes everything worthwhile.
06:57Great names like Christopher Lloyd, Aileen Brennan, Madeline Kane, Michael McKean, Martin Mull and Leslie Ann Warren help to maintain the interest.
07:06And Tim Curry contributes an exceptional energy and a comic genius like Gadsworth.
07:11But with all this, this film raised just under its budget of $15 million.
07:26Number 13. Taste and Confused.
07:39Like Wet Hot American Summer, this comedy for teenagers presents actors who would later become very important Hollywood names, including Mila Jovovich, Ben Affleck and Matthew McConaughey.
07:51But almost no one went to see it.
07:53Of course, it was much better than the $295,000 of Wet Hot American Summer, raising $8 million.
08:00But with a budget of $7 million, Taste and Confused left the studio in a similar state.
08:06Anyway, the film is now an iconic piece of pop culture, with David Wooderson, played by McConaughey, giving us many lines and memorable memes.
08:24It'd be a lot cooler if you did.
08:27Number 12. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
08:30You wouldn't think you'd stand a chance against an A-lister, bro.
08:32This film is undoubtedly a taste acquired. The story follows Scott, played by Michael Cera, while he fights against the exes of his current girlfriend.
08:40The film is filmed in a very cartoonish and stylized way, and looks more like a visual comic than a conventional movie.
08:47However, the general public couldn't stand the unique content, and Scott Pilgrim only opened in fifth place in the box office.
08:54He quickly got out of the top ten and raised only $47 million worldwide.
09:00The film was considered a great financial disappointment, but his fan base has made sure it's not forgotten.
09:08At least not in the circles of movie fans. The general public forgot about it a long time ago.
09:13I'll leave you alone forever now. Thanks.
09:16Number 11. Hatters.
09:17I just killed my best friend.
09:19And your worst enemy.
09:21Same difference.
09:22Winona Ryder was a rookie in 1989, after starring in Builders the previous year.
09:29And while she wasn't unknown, she still wasn't the box office attraction she'd be in the 90s.
09:34It's also likely that Hatters' story will disconnect people, since the protagonist is a misanthropist who wants to exploit a high school.
09:42She couldn't meet her relatively small budget of $3 million, opening with only $177,000 and ending with a gross collection of $1 million.
09:52However, although she didn't find the audience in 1989, the cynical satire, the dark story and the smart subversion of teen movies eventually made Hatters a cult classic.
10:05Today was great. Chaos was great. Chaos is what killed the dinosaurs, darling.
10:11Number 10. Donnie Darko.
10:13Why are you wearing that stupid bunny suit?
10:16You may be surprised to discover that Donnie Darko initially had a very low reception.
10:21Although the movie is now considered a classic that can generate hours and hours of discussion, the audience originally thought it was a confusing and pretentious disaster.
10:30That said, Donnie Darko never intended to be a box office hit, as it premiered in a very small number of screens.
10:38It can't just be a coincidence.
10:40It ended up raising a miserable $517,000 in the national market and $7 million worldwide.
10:47And although the movie recovered its budget, it didn't generate profits.
10:51However, it enjoyed strong DVD sales, which eventually led to its classification as a cult classic.
10:58Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?
11:01Number 9. Mulholland Drive.
11:03I hope that I never see that face ever outside of a dream.
11:07David Lynch is a director with a legion of fans, but he rarely finds success in the box office.
11:12This has to do to a great extent with the surrealistic and often absurd nature of his movies, including Mulholland Drive.
11:19The movie did not manage to cause much impression in the box office.
11:22Its biggest premiere was in 247 theaters and raised only $20 million.
11:28With a budget of $15 million, the movie could be considered a great financial disappointment.
11:33But Lynch has always been more concerned about artistic integrity than generalized popularity.
11:39And Mulholland Drive is possibly his masterpiece.
11:42It is now considered one of the best movies ever made.
11:46And it even took eighth place in Sight and Sound polls in 2022.
11:56Number 8. The Iron Giant.
11:58I guess you're not gonna hurt me, huh?
12:00The Iron Giant is another classic that initially did not manage to cause a sensation.
12:05The movie received stellar reviews and some critics even rated it as one of the best animated movies of all time.
12:13And although it had a great premiere, it generated around $5 million during its first weekend.
12:19Which led to a disappointing ninth place.
12:22The theaters quickly stopped showing the movie and ended up raising $31 million with a budget of $70 million.
12:30Which led President Warner Bros. to admit that they were massacred.
12:34Fortunately, the movie was successful in VHS and television distribution.
12:39And now some consider it an underestimated masterpiece.
12:46Number 7. The Shawshank Redemption.
12:48I didn't expect that the storm would last as long as it has.
12:51Like most of the nominations for best movie acclaimed by critics, The Shawshank Redemption was adored by critics.
12:58But it found little praise or attention from the general public.
13:02It was made with a budget of $25 million and was widely released in September 1994.
13:09But it ended up raising only $16 million.
13:12Many theories were raised about its failure.
13:15Including the competition of the equally acclaimed Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump.
13:19And the lack of interest in the general public in the prestigious prison drama.
13:24However, it escaped from its box office prison and achieved great success in VHS.
13:29Where it was quickly cataloged as a classic.
13:34Number 6. Office Space.
13:42Office Space is often promoted as the movie par excellence on white-collar office workers.
13:48Unfortunately, the general public did not find it interesting.
13:51Although the movie generated good reviews due to its precise description of the administrative life.
13:57It raised only $12 million with a budget of $10 million.
14:01The movie finally sold millions on DVD.
14:04And it was successful on television when Comedy Central began to broadcast it at the beginning of the 2000s.
14:10Now it is known as one of the funniest comedies of the 90s.
14:14And it was even referenced in an ad for Ted Cruz's campaign.
14:18Which indicates its continuous relevance.
14:24Number 5. Fight Club.
14:301999 was full of great movies that failed in box office.
14:34The Fight Club, as it is known in Latin America, is a great movie about consumerism, anarchism and mental illnesses.
14:41But despite its title, it is an action movie.
14:44However, Fox ended up highlighting the aspect of struggle in marketing.
14:48Which led many to believe that it was a stupid action movie about fight clubs.
14:53The movie attracted a young male demographic group.
14:56And despite earning $100 million, it was considered a financial disappointment due to a budget of $63 million.
15:03Since its national box office was only $37 million.
15:08The movie was relaunched on VHS.
15:10And many people now consider it one of the best movies of the 90s.
15:19Number 4. The Thing.
15:24It is often thought that the 1982 classic by John Carpenter is one of the best horror movies of all time.
15:31It is famous for its intelligence and atmosphere.
15:33And its prosthetic effects are often considered one of the best in the history of cinema.
15:38However, The Thing was considered absolute garbage after its release.
15:43It received bitter reviews for its repulsive violence and its relentless desolation.
15:48And it had a significantly lower performance in the box office.
15:51Cinema fans have continually discussed its failure.
15:55And many point out its depressing tone, its inappropriate release in the time of E.T.
15:59And the oversaturation of science fiction movies at that time.
16:05Number 3. The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
16:17If there is a movie that defines cult classics, it is The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
16:22This unique mixture of musical comedy, science and terror, had a mediocre reception at first.
16:28And it was quickly withdrawn from cinemas due to the lack of interest.
16:31A Fox executive convinced distributors to release the movie in the midnight circuit.
16:37And it was here that Rocky Horror became a great success.
16:44Its theatrical functions became known worldwide for being strange and for the interactivity of fans.
16:51And it remained in limited theaters for more than 40 years.
16:55What makes it the most screened movie in history.
17:05Number 2. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
17:09Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination.
17:16Although Willy Wonka seems a classic today, it was practically ignored in its initial release in 1971.
17:23Although it received good reviews, Roger Ebert even compared it to The Wizard of Oz.
17:28It did not get good results in the box office, earning only $ 2 million during its first weekend and quickly disappeared.
17:36It seemed like another forgotten children's movie until the mid-80s, when it was successful in VHS and its television broadcasts.
17:44It has enjoyed a lot of continuous success since then.
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18:02Very well, let's see our position number 1.
18:05Number 1. Blade Runner.
18:09Blade Runner has certainly had a history. Well, historical.
18:13At first it received a polarized response.
18:16Some praised its intricate themes and visual effects, while others criticized its unusual narrative.
18:22It also had a lower performance in the box office.
18:24The reasons for this are many.
18:26The public expected a conventional action thriller and science fiction.
18:30Its slow pace and complex ideas disconcerted the general public.
18:34And it was released too close to similar box office hits like E.T. and Star Trek II.
18:39It was more successful in VHS and its numerous reissues have gained greater recognition from both critics and the public.
18:47Now it is considered one of the best science fiction movies of all time.
18:56The sequel to the film would suffer a similar fate 35 years later, receiving praise for its history and cinematography,
19:03but making the studio lose about 80 million dollars.
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