The Low Budget Movies That Made Big Box Office Earnings

Sam Raimi’s cult classic The Evil Dead began as a scrappy indie passion project filmed with friends in a remote cabin. With a shoestring budget of $375,000, it told the gory tale of college students who unleash demonic forces in the woods.

Its inventive camera work and relentless horror quickly gained attention despite initial limited distribution. The film’s over-the-top violence and DIY energy resonated with genre fans and launched Bruce Campbell’s career. Against all odds, The Evil Dead exceeded $29 million at the box office.