Controversial 2024 film flops, leaving its perplexed director scratching their head over the surprise box office failure.
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Director Simone Becker, known for their bold and divisive directorial style, didn't anticipate the film's poor performance, which had many industry insiders puzzled.
The movie, titled 'Shockwave,' was expected to be a big awards contender but ultimately only grossed $23 million against a $60 million budget, forcing the studio to take a significant write-down.
Controversial 2024 film flops, leaving its perplexed director scratching their head over the surprise box office failure.
beat sheet
Director Simone Becker, known for their bold and divisive directorial style, didn't anticipate the film's poor performance, which had many industry insiders puzzled.
The movie, titled 'Shockwave,' was expected to be a big awards contender but ultimately only grossed $23 million against a $60 million budget, forcing the studio to take a significant write-down.