Knights of Badassdom (2014)

Knights of Badassdom poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $113,531Details
Home Market Performance
Est. Domestic DVD Sales $811,436 Details
Est. Domestic Blu-ray Sales $459,391 Details
Total Est. Domestic Video Sales $1,270,827
Further financial details...

Synopsis

Three best friends and dedicated LARPers (Live Action Role Players) take to the woods to reenact a dungeons and dragons-like scenario fresh out of the mythical Middle Ages. Trouble arises after they unwittingly conjure up some serious evil in the form of a blood-lusting Succubus, from the pits of hell. Their courage and friendship is put to the test as they attempt to vanquish the evil they have summoned. Will the group prove to simply be foam sword-wielding LARPers, or true "Knights of Badassdom?"

Metrics

Legs:17.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $149,799

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iTunes:iTunes
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 21st, 2014 (Limited) by Entertainment One
Video Release: April 1st, 2014 by eOne
MPAA Rating: R for horror violence, language throughout, some drug use and sexuality.
(Rating bulletin 2296, 10/30/2013)
Running Time: 85 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Super
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Keywords: LARP, Succubi, Dwarfism, Relationships Gone Wrong, Demons, Musicians, Singers, Heavy Metal, Dream Sequence, Black Out Drunk, LGBTQ+, Intertitle, Epilogue, Secret Magic, Gratuitous Cameos
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Indievest Pictures, Bayview Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 31, 2014 63 $6,371   11 $579   $68,680 2
Feb 7, 2014 55 $5,169 -19% 9 $574   $86,746 3

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 7, 2014 - $1,367     9 $152   $82,944 18
Feb 8, 2014 - $3,341 +144%   9 $371   $86,285 19
Feb 9, 2014 - $461 -86%   9 $51   $86,746 20
Feb 10, 2014 - $1,257 +173%   9 $140   $88,053 21
Feb 11, 2014 - $2,635 +110%   9 $293   $90,688 22
Feb 12, 2014 - $1,441 -45%   9 $160   $92,129 23
Feb 13, 2014 - $5,079 +252%   9 $564   $97,208 24
Feb 20, 2014 - $8,251   +62% 2 $4,126   $113,531 31

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 31, 2014 47 $19,268   11 $1,752   $81,577 3
Feb 7, 2014 48 $23,703 +23% 9 $2,634   $105,280 4
Feb 14, 2014 59 $8,251 -65% 2 $4,126   $113,531 5

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Apr 6, 20142812,530 12,530$171,160$171,1601

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.

Leading Cast

Ryan Kwanten    Joe
Steve Zahn    Eric
Peter Dinklage    Hung
Summer Glau    Gwen

Supporting Cast

Margarita Levieva    Beth
Jimmi Simpson    Ronnie Kwok
Brett Gipson    Gunther

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Joe Lynch    Director
Kevin Dreyfuss    Screenwriter
Matt Wall    Screenwriter
Mark Burton    Producer
Matt Wall    Producer
Kevin Dreyfuss    Producer
Rizwan Virk    Executive Producer
Dan Heffner    Executive Producer
Ketura Kestin    Executive Producer
Peter Dinklage    Executive Producer
Rich Cowan    Executive Producer
Bear McCreary    Composer
Sam McCurdy    Director of Photography

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 29th, 2014

April 28th, 2014

According to Amazon, the top best selling new release of the week is Space Battleship Yamato on Blu-ray Combo Pack. Huh? This is a live action remake of a 1970s Anime series, and according to Amazon.com, it is the number one selling new release of the week. Either this is an incredibly slow week, or there's something wrong with Amazon.com's algorithm. It's mostly the former. Gloria is easily the best movie on this list, but the reviews on the DVD are weak. Star Trek: Enterprise: Season Four has a lot of extras and the season was arguably the best in the show's short run, but the Blu-ray is expensive and even the best season isn't as good as the average TNG season. I finally got to the review for Knights of Badassdom and I loved the Blu-ray, but I'm not sure there is a wide enough audience for the movie. I was tempted to go with Space Battleship Yamato as Pick of the Week. In the end, I went with Gloria. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Knights of Badassdom

April 23rd, 2014

Knights of Badassdom came out on DVD and Blu-ray on April 1st, so this review is late. In my defense, the screener did arrive late, although to be fair, it didn't arrive that late. The film is clearly aimed at the nerd audience, especially those into RPGs and LARPing. Will it appeal to these fans? Will it have broader appeal? More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 1st, 2014

March 31st, 2014

The home market isn't terrible this week and there are a couple of releases on top that could sell well. However, it is not a very deep week and even the second page of the new releases over on Amazon.com has some releases I would call filler. Anchorman: The Legend Continues on 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack is the best-selling new release of the week and it is arguably the best as well. The Pirate Fairy on Blu-ray Combo Pack is the second best-selling new release of the week and also a contender for Pick of the Week. Meanwhile, I'm really looking forward to seeing Knights of Badassdom but the Blu-ray Combo Pack is still on its way. More...

Limited Releases: Shelter From the Storm

January 24th, 2014

Gimme Shelter poster

There are a number of releases on this week's list that are worth checking out. This includes Gloria, the official Oscar selection from Chile; Stranger by the Lake, an erotic thriller with a gay protagonist; and Our Man in Tehran, a Canadian documentary that tells the story of what happened in Argo. There are also some less serious films that I think I will like more than the average critic: 3 Night Stand and Knights of Badassdom. On the other hand, the widest release is Gimme Shelter, which might do well if it can tap into the churchgoing demographic; however, it could also miss the Mendoza Line. More...


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Synopsis

Three best friends and dedicated LARPers (Live Action Role Players) take to the woods to reenact a dungeons and dragons-like scenario fresh out of the mythical Middle Ages. Trouble arises after they unwittingly conjure up some serious evil in the form of a blood-lusting Succubus, from the pits of hell. Their courage and friendship is put to the test as they attempt to vanquish the evil they have summoned. Will the group prove to simply be foam sword-wielding LARPers, or true "Knights of Badassdom?"

Metrics

Legs:17.82 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $149,799

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 21st, 2014 (Limited) by Entertainment One
Video Release: April 1st, 2014 by eOne
MPAA Rating: R for horror violence, language throughout, some drug use and sexuality.
(Rating bulletin 2296, 10/30/2013)
Running Time: 85 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Super
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: LARP, Succubi, Dwarfism, Relationships Gone Wrong, Demons, Musicians, Singers, Heavy Metal, Dream Sequence, Black Out Drunk, LGBTQ+, Intertitle, Epilogue, Secret Magic, Gratuitous Cameos
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Indievest Pictures, Bayview Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Ryan Kwanten    Joe
Steve Zahn    Eric
Peter Dinklage    Hung
Summer Glau    Gwen

Supporting Cast

Margarita Levieva    Beth
Jimmi Simpson    Ronnie Kwok
Brett Gipson    Gunther

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Joe Lynch    Director
Kevin Dreyfuss    Screenwriter
Matt Wall    Screenwriter
Mark Burton    Producer
Matt Wall    Producer
Kevin Dreyfuss    Producer
Rizwan Virk    Executive Producer
Dan Heffner    Executive Producer
Ketura Kestin    Executive Producer
Peter Dinklage    Executive Producer
Rich Cowan    Executive Producer
Bear McCreary    Composer
Sam McCurdy    Director of Photography

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 29th, 2014

April 28th, 2014

According to Amazon, the top best selling new release of the week is Space Battleship Yamato on Blu-ray Combo Pack. Huh? This is a live action remake of a 1970s Anime series, and according to Amazon.com, it is the number one selling new release of the week. Either this is an incredibly slow week, or there's something wrong with Amazon.com's algorithm. It's mostly the former. Gloria is easily the best movie on this list, but the reviews on the DVD are weak. Star Trek: Enterprise: Season Four has a lot of extras and the season was arguably the best in the show's short run, but the Blu-ray is expensive and even the best season isn't as good as the average TNG season. I finally got to the review for Knights of Badassdom and I loved the Blu-ray, but I'm not sure there is a wide enough audience for the movie. I was tempted to go with Space Battleship Yamato as Pick of the Week. In the end, I went with Gloria. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Knights of Badassdom

April 23rd, 2014

Knights of Badassdom came out on DVD and Blu-ray on April 1st, so this review is late. In my defense, the screener did arrive late, although to be fair, it didn't arrive that late. The film is clearly aimed at the nerd audience, especially those into RPGs and LARPing. Will it appeal to these fans? Will it have broader appeal? More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 1st, 2014

March 31st, 2014

The home market isn't terrible this week and there are a couple of releases on top that could sell well. However, it is not a very deep week and even the second page of the new releases over on Amazon.com has some releases I would call filler. Anchorman: The Legend Continues on 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack is the best-selling new release of the week and it is arguably the best as well. The Pirate Fairy on Blu-ray Combo Pack is the second best-selling new release of the week and also a contender for Pick of the Week. Meanwhile, I'm really looking forward to seeing Knights of Badassdom but the Blu-ray Combo Pack is still on its way. More...

Limited Releases: Shelter From the Storm

January 24th, 2014

Gimme Shelter poster

There are a number of releases on this week's list that are worth checking out. This includes Gloria, the official Oscar selection from Chile; Stranger by the Lake, an erotic thriller with a gay protagonist; and Our Man in Tehran, a Canadian documentary that tells the story of what happened in Argo. There are also some less serious films that I think I will like more than the average critic: 3 Night Stand and Knights of Badassdom. On the other hand, the widest release is Gimme Shelter, which might do well if it can tap into the churchgoing demographic; however, it could also miss the Mendoza Line. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 31, 2014 63 $6,371   11 $579   $68,680 2
Feb 7, 2014 55 $5,169 -19% 9 $574   $86,746 3

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross%YD%LWTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Feb 7, 2014 - $1,367     9 $152   $82,944 18
Feb 8, 2014 - $3,341 +144%   9 $371   $86,285 19
Feb 9, 2014 - $461 -86%   9 $51   $86,746 20
Feb 10, 2014 - $1,257 +173%   9 $140   $88,053 21
Feb 11, 2014 - $2,635 +110%   9 $293   $90,688 22
Feb 12, 2014 - $1,441 -45%   9 $160   $92,129 23
Feb 13, 2014 - $5,079 +252%   9 $564   $97,208 24
Feb 20, 2014 - $8,251   +62% 2 $4,126   $113,531 31

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Jan 31, 2014 47 $19,268   11 $1,752   $81,577 3
Feb 7, 2014 48 $23,703 +23% 9 $2,634   $105,280 4
Feb 14, 2014 59 $8,251 -65% 2 $4,126   $113,531 5

Weekly US DVD Sales

DateRankUnits
this
Week
% ChangeTotal
Units
Spending
this
Week
Total
Spending
Weeks
in
Release
Apr 6, 20142812,530 12,530$171,160$171,1601

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.