Night Teeth Budget
HorrorThrillerAction1h 47mUpdated
Synopsis
To earn some extra cash, quirky college student Benny (Jorge Lendeborg, Jr.) moonlights as a chauffeur for one night. His task: drive two mysterious young women (Debby Ryan and Lucy Fry) around Los Angeles for a night of party hopping. Taken captive by his clients' charm, he soon learns that his passengers have their own plans for him - and an insatiable thirst for blood. As his night spins out of control, Benny is thrust into the middle of a clandestine war that pits rival tribes of vampires against the protectors of the human world, led by his brother (Raúl Castillo), who will stop at nothing to send them back into the shadows. With sunrise fast approaching, Benny is forced to choose between fear and temptation if he wants to stay alive and save the City of Angels.
What is the budget of Night Teeth?
"Night Teeth," a horror released in 2021, was directed by Adam Randall and stars Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Debby Ryan. The production budget was $21,700,000, placing it in the mid-budget range for horror productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a horror production like this include:
- Practical Effects, Prosthetics & Makeup: Horror productions invest disproportionately in practical effects , prosthetic applications, animatronics, blood and gore effects, and creature suits. A single hero creature suit can cost $50,000 to 200,000.
- Atmospheric Production Design & Cinematography: Creating dread through environment is essential. Abandoned locations must be secured and dressed, lighting rigs designed for shadow and tension, and sets built to enable specific camera movements and reveals.
- Sound Design & Score: Horror is arguably the most sound-dependent genre. Foley work, ambient textures, frequency manipulation, and jump-scare stingers require specialized sound designers working with unconventional techniques.
What were the major cost factors in Night Teeth?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Night Teeth."
- Practical Effects: Practical Effects, Prosthetics & Makeup is one of the primary cost drivers in horror productions of this scale.
- Atmospheric Production Design: Atmospheric Production Design & Cinematography is one of the primary cost drivers in horror productions of this scale.
- Sound Design: Sound Design & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in horror productions of this scale.
How Does Night Teeth's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $21,700,000, Night Teeth sits in the mid-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- The White Ribbon (2009): Budget $21,555,450, Worldwide Gross $11,652,157
- My Fellow Americans (1996): Budget $21,500,000
- Collide (2016): Budget $21,500,000, Worldwide Gross $6,817,535
- 12 Rounds (2009): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,280,326
- Before I Go to Sleep (2014): Budget $22,000,000, Worldwide Gross $17,669,776
The median budget for wide-release horror films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Night Teeth (2021)?
The production budget was $21,700,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $10,850,000 - $17,360,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $32,550,000 - $39,060,000.
How much did Night Teeth (2021) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Night Teeth (2021) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Night Teeth?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry); practical creature effects, atmospheric cinematography, and psychologically engineered sound design; international production across United Kingdom, United States of America.
How does Night Teeth's budget compare to similar horror films?
At $21,700,000, Night Teeth is classified as a low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release horror films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: The White Ribbon (2009, $21,555,450); My Fellow Americans (1996, $21,500,000); Collide (2016, $21,500,000).
Did Night Teeth (2021) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Night Teeth (2021) win?
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Who directed Night Teeth and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Adam Randall, written by Brent Dillon, shot by Eben Bolter, with music by Ian Hultquist.
Where was Night Teeth filmed?
Night Teeth was filmed in United Kingdom, United States of America.
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