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10 Forgotten Box Office Flops That Would Kill It in 2024's Cinemas

10 Forgotten Box Office Flops That Would Kill It in 2024's Cinemas
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All movies are products of their time, and the success of a movie depends entirely on its ability to fit into the zeitgeist. And while some movies are often described as timeless, others are quite the opposite.

Hollywood has seen countless great movies crushed at the box office simply because they were ahead of their time, and audiences simply failed to see their appeal because other stories were in vogue at the time.

Here are 10 old movies that would have made millions in 2024:

Before you say it - yes, both "The Thing" and "Hocus Pocus" flopped at the box office, a fact that may seem inexplicable to modern audiences. And that's exactly what we mean when we say that the aforementioned movies simply premiered way ahead of their time.

Sometimes it takes time for a movie to be loved, and it's not fair to judge a movie by its box office performance. Great movies flop too, and critics should keep in mind that time may prove them wrong, as poor box office results give way to great DVD sales and millions of online streams.

It may sound strange to major Hollywood producers, but movies are not always about the money!