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.

  • Varyk@sh.itjust.works
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    6 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*******.

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      6 months ago

      “profits”… That’s the word you’re looking for. Film can gross billions and still not turn a profit.

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        6 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.