Synopsis
A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.
Scores
Overall Score
25.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.8%
Review Aggregate
56.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 43 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count47
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes1,408
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $238,431 | $422,337 |
| International | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $238,431 | $422,337 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $119,216 | $211,168 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $4,494,000 | $7,960,292 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $6,715,000 | $11,894,385 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $107,294 | $190,051 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $11,435,509 | $20,255,897 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $262,000 (est) | $464,085 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $191,000 (est) | $338,321 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $457,000 | $809,491 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $826,000 | $1,463,107 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $52,400 | $92,817 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $1,788,400 | $3,167,821 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $9,647,109 | $17,088,076 |
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