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The cast of 'The Blair Witch Project' explain how they say they were screwed out of their share of the profits and why they're speaking out now.

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[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 25 points 2 months ago

Wow, that is reprehensible.

I had no idea, that's insane.

Did I miss the part of the article where they talked about the contract clause for the actors receiving 1% of the profits if the film grossed over a million dollars?

Oh I guess that would be roughly the settlement they got paid.

Still no merch or media royalties or anything that seems like some b*******.

[-] Frokke@lemmings.world 18 points 2 months ago

"profits".... That's the word you're looking for. Film can gross billions and still not turn a profit.

[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 months ago

Nope, I used the word "profits" in my question.

"...1% of the profits if the film grossed..."

The film cost $35,000 to make and netted 100 million in profit.

So, uh, they had some profits to share.

[-] ChowJeeBai@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

You might want to read up on the term 'Hollywood accounting'. And yes, its reprehensible.

[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

Thanks, I'm familiar.

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