Low Budget Films That Made More Than Their Money Back

Published on December 20, 2018 By James Spiro

The Hills Have Eyes (1977) – $230,000

The Wes Craven directed 2006 version was a remake of this cult classic from 1977. The film tells the story of a family in the desert who are hunted by savages.

Low Budget
Vanguard

It was made for six digits – a small number but anyone’s standards – yet still made $25 million upon its release. Today, it is still considered to be one of the best films made in the golden age of horror flicks.