The Low Budget Movies That Made Big Box Office Earnings

Released in 2010, Buried stars Ryan Reynolds as a man trapped in a coffin with only a lighter and cell phone. It is a gripping one-location thriller made on a modest $2 million budget. Through clever direction and a powerful solo performance, the film builds intense claustrophobic tension.

Its minimalist setting heightens the psychological fear and emotional desperation throughout. Audiences and critics praised its bold concept and Reynolds’ commanding presence, proving the film’s success as it made $21 million worldwide.