mockbusters
Budget film ripoffs
Mockbusters are low-budget films produced to capitalize on the marketing of major studio releases, typically featuring similar titles, plots, or themes.
Studios like The Asylum specialize in rushing out films like *Transmorphers* or *Atlantic Rim* to coincide with blockbuster releases, hoping viewers searching for the real thing will stumble onto the imitation: I accidentally rented the mockbuster instead of the actual movie.
Costing relatively little
- knockoffUnauthorized replica product
- copycatOne who mimics another
- ripoffFraudulent overcharge
- cash-inConvert to money
imitation · exploitation · rushed · CGI · B-movie · derivative · opportunistic · quickie
Fervent fringe group
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- riffingImprovising musical phrases
- campTemporary outdoor shelter site
- cringeShrink from discomfort
absurd · laughable · entertaining · cheese · fan-favorite · meme · viral · ridicule
Registered commercial identifier
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- infringementViolation of rights
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
similarity · deceptive · misleading · settlement · loophole · generic · litigation · grandparents
low-budget
Costing relatively little
cash-in · imitation · exploitation · rushed · CGI · B-movie · derivative · opportunistic · quickie · schlock
cult
Fervent fringe group
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- riffingImprovising musical phrases
- campTemporary outdoor shelter site
cringe · absurd · laughable · entertaining · cheese · fan-favorite · meme · viral · ridicule · parody
Sharknado
Fish-filled tornado portmanteau
trademark
Registered commercial identifier
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- infringementViolation of rights
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
confusion · similarity · deceptive · misleading · settlement · loophole · generic · litigation · grandparents
- DVD bin moviesB-movies, creature features
- B-moviesB-movie, exploitation film, exploitation films, cult film, cult classic
mockbustersblockbusters
Hugely successful entertainment products
originals · genuine articles · tentpole films · source material · summer blockbusters