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
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    2412 days 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*******.

    • @[email protected]
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      1712 days ago

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

      • @Varyk
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        1312 days 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.

        • @[email protected]
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          12 days ago

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

          • @Varyk
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            712 days ago

            Thanks, I’m familiar.