Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

The Purge – $3 million budget

This horror movie has a particularly original concept. At some point in the future, citizens are granted a 12-hour window each year when all crime is legal. It starred Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, making $89 million overall.

Quickly become a cult hit, the franchise spawned three sequels to The Purge and a dedicated following among cinemagoers. The franchise has had generally mixed reviews but has made $445 million and spawned a spin-off television show.