Synopsis
"A Beginners Guide To Snuff" is a pitch black comedy thriller in the vein of early Coen Brothers films.
Scores
Overall Score
20.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
16.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
18.7%
Review Aggregate
32.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, scary. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenscarysuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Kern | 2017 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Luke Edwards | 2017 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Bree Williamson | 2017 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count3
Rotten Tomatoes audience score20.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating5.0
IMDb votes564
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2017 | $21,031 | $26,917 |
| International | 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2017 | $21,031 | $26,917 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2017 | $10,516 | $13,459 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2017 | $647,000 | $828,086 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2017 | $722,000 | $924,078 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2017 | $482,000 | $616,905 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2017 | $1,386,000 | $1,773,922 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2017 | $75,000 | $95,991 |
| Total Revenues | 2017 | $3,322,516 | $4,252,440 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2017 | $250,000 (est) | $319,971 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2017 | $80,000 (est) | $102,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2017 | $133,000 | $170,225 |
| Residuals ? | 2017 | $174,000 | $222,700 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2017 | $50,000 | $63,994 |
| Total Expenses | 2017 | $687,000 | $879,282 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2017 | $2,635,516 | $3,373,159 |
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