Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

Shaun of the Dead – $6.1 million budget

This ‘rom-com–zom‘ (‘romantic comedy with zombies’) won critical acclaim upon its release in 2004. The Romero homage made stars of its then-television stars, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, and director Edgar Wright gained a cult following for his unique filmmaking style.

The film grossed $30 million and led to two more films from the creative trio – known as the ‘Three Flavors Cornetto’ trilogy.