10 Low Budget Horror Movies That Dominated The Box Office

10. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Based on the 1973 musical by Richard O' Brien, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a horror comedy of extravagant proportions. After a newlywed couple's car breaks down, they take shelter in the home of a cross-dressing doctor, who entertains his guests with his collection of oddities and scientific breakthroughs.

Because the film was masterfully crafted and based on a hot property, it was expected to turn a reasonable profit. But because of Tim Curry's larger-than-life performance as the mesmerising Dr Frank-N-Furter, The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult classic.

It brought in $170 million, becoming one of the most successful musicals ever during its time. Of course, that was just its original run. If you take into account all the midnight screenings the film had over the years, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has made approximately half a billion dollars.

What makes this feat more astounding is that the musical was only made for a measley $1.4 million. Every scene is so dazzling and sensational, you would never guess that the costumes were made at home or the props were constructed from cardboard!