Synopsis
A suave but cynical man supports his family by marrying and murdering rich women for their money, but the job has some occupational hazards.
Scores
Overall Score
41.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
35.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.8%
Review Aggregate
86.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 97% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, funny, satirical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
darkfunnysatiricalpoliticalsuspensefulvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Chaplin | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Martha Raye | 2008 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| William Frawley | 2008 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Marilyn Nash | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Isobel Elsom | 2008 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score97.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score88.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes234
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $64,636 | $94,177 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $64,636 | $94,177 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $32,318 | $47,089 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $408,000 | $594,471 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $145,000 | $211,270 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $3,381,000 | $4,926,241 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $7,005,000 | $10,206,542 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $75,000 | $109,278 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $11,046,318 | $16,094,890 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $442,000 | $644,010 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $785,000 | $1,143,774 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $1,607,000 | $2,341,458 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $9,439,318 | $13,753,432 |
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