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Highest rated movie got directed by the the same guy who did this B movie?

posted 8 years ago by bjp_Gr
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Everything about this movie screams low-budget, we dont have more time and we dont care. What happened?
This movie couuld have been a lot better if they would have put just a bit more effort in EVERYTHING.

[–] debunkerboy 8 years ago

Well, Darabont said he turned down TWICE the budget. He had to lose his pet ending though. I think his hubris hurt the film all the way around.

[–] brooklyn_1976 8 years ago

If you don't mind, what was his pet ending?

[–] debunkerboy 8 years ago

The pet ending was the one used in the film, which was Darabont's idea. He was offered twice the budget not to use it. The original King ending was left open.

[–] brooklyn_1976 8 years ago

Ok,got it. Thanks for the reply.

[–] therefdotcom 8 years ago

which to me was the best decision in movie history. i just re-watched it and it's still pure perfection. THAT's how you end a friggin horror movie.