Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

American Psycho – $8 million

It’s hard to imagine Christian Bale being considered a ‘risky’ choice for a main role, but that was the case for this 2000 surprise hit. With a budget of only $8 million, it made nearly $35 million at the box office and turned Bale into a star.

The film centers around Patrick Bateman, the psychotic Wall Street banker who kills in his spare time. Nearly 20 years later, it is considered one of his best performances.