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picture base on video games have risen in popularity over the year , but that does n’t mean that they ’re always successful at the box office . While many video biz motion picture may not fare so well with critics , if they prove favorable to audiences , they have a fair chance of being successful financially . However , as some video plot moving picture show , that is not always the case .
Since 1993,many picture show have been conform from successful video plot franchise , but only of late have they reached success with critic . Some video game movies may fail with critic , but they may be capable to strike the right notes with audiences . Others may be negatively received but do well at the box office staff and afterwards become cult classics . However , some underrated video recording plot movies have not done well financially , regardless of their response from critics and audiences .
10Alone in the Dark (2005)
Only grossed $12.7 off $20 million
One of several video game picture show adaptations inthe vocation of German film director Uwe Boll , Alone in the Darkis base on the titular TV game franchise , running since 1992 . The movie star Christian Slater as Edward Carnby , a paranormal tec who tries to reveal the memories of his past tense while essay to deal with the supernatural . He must team up with his ex - girlfriend Aline ( Tara Reid ) if he has any promise of defeat the demons .
Alone in the Darkis often regard asone of the bad picture game moviesof all meter , receiving negative reviews for its miscasting , badly compose hand , and decrepit particular consequence . When it was released in theatre of operations , it did n’t fare well with audience , take in only $ 12.7 million out of its $ 20 million budget . In late years , however , the moving-picture show has gained a cult watch among video game players andhas become a movie that has achieve " so bad , it ’s good " condition .
9BloodRayne (2006)
Only grossed $3.7 off $25 million
Another video secret plan movie take aim by Uwe Boll , BloodRaynelooks at the account of Rayne , a dhampir who is recruited by the Brimstone Society to overthrow her homicidal father . She searches for the hefty amulet required to overcome her father and domesticize herself . The movie is label as a prequel to the 2002 picture game .
Despite gamey - ranked thespian including Ben Kingsley , Michelle Rodrigeuz , and Billy Zone in the cast , upon release , BloodRaynewas not well - received . Out of a $ 25 million budget , it only gross $ 3.7 million at the box post . However , despite its critique , BloodRayneisoften regarded as one of the good of Uwe Boll ’s video biz movies , check decent activeness sequences that mirror the action of the original video game .
8Far Cry (2008)
Only grossed $743,634 off $30 million
Uwe Boll has accommodate several TV games into picture show . Far Cryis an English - German activity motion-picture show , based onthe 2004 action game franchise . A peculiar forces soldier is rent by a diarist to take her to a outback island to gather selective information about mutants ; their charge is thwarted when the diarist is snatch and the soldier must deliver her .
Far Crydidn’t receive a warm reception from critics . Audiences were more accept , calling ita ' reasonably entertaining ' portrayal of the television secret plan dealership . Despite not even grossing $ 1 million at the box office , the moving-picture show has been regarded as an interesting and entertaining take on the action secret plan franchise .
7DOA: Dead or Alive (2006)
Only grossed $7.7 off $30 million
The 2006 adaption of the popular fight video game , DOA : all in or Alivesees the world ’s greatest fighters travel to participate in a warlike arts competition . Four female fighters start off the competition as rivals with different reasons for participating . But it is n’t long before they detect themselves wreak together to consider with an unexpected scourge to the tourney .
DOA : Dead or Alivereceived mixed reviews from critic , with many anticipate the plot atrocious and knock the legal action succession . The moving-picture show ended up only earning $ 7.7 million at the box office with a budget of $ 30 million . However , not all reviews were negative , with some call itan entertaining action movie with comedic performancesfrom Jaime Pressley and Holly Valance ; player of the video game have call the film a fun version of the franchise .
6Doom (2005)
Only grossed $58.7 off $70 million
TheDoomfranchise is one of the most popular first - somebody shoot video recording game of all time . The 2005 movie shows a radical of Space Marines being send out to Mars to investigate unusual events at their research facility . They shortly happen upon that their research - and their life - are being endanger by genetically enhance pop machines that threaten to destroy their Earth .
This film is notable for being one ofthe early movie of Dwayne Johnson ’s act vocation . The movie was negatively received by critics for its lack of character development and confusing story , resulting in the movie only gross $ 58.7 million out of $ 70 million . However , Doom atomic number 27 - creator John Carmack has express his approval of the filmand call it a self-colored action movie ; a verbatim - to - TV sequelDoom : Annihilationwas released in 2019 .
5Double Dragon (1994)
Only grossed $4.2 off $7.8 million
Based on thepopular colonnade game , Double Dragonsees two brothers , Billy and Jimmy Lee , living in a barren Los Angeles that has become a flooded cerebral hemisphere filled with acid fogs and drug lords . They own one - half of an ancient Chinese talisman while an vicious millionaire possess the other . The millionaire dodge to claim the other one-half while the Brother oppose to economize their city .
Double Dragonreceived unfavorable reviews from critic , being criticized for its acting , plot line , and dialogue . The movie only grossed $ 4.2 million at the box office , missing its budget of $ 7.8 million . In more late years , the movie has been regard by witness as a cult classicthanks to its over - the - top acting , action sequences , and special effects . It ’s regarded by fans of the franchise as an enjoyable adaption of the action television game .
4Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
Only grossed $85.1 off $131 million
conform from theacclaimedFinal Fantasyvideo game enfranchisement , Final Fantasy : The Spirits Within , was aim by the franchise ’s Almighty , Hironobu Sakaguchi . The movie is set in 2065 and Earth is invaded by Phantom aliens . scientist , Aki Ross and Doctor Sid must figure out together so as to defeat the phantasma and economize the planet .
Upon discharge , the movie received kudos forstaying true to the characters ' original purpose in the video games , its creation of new character Aki Ross , and the musical soundtrack . Its CGI effects have been compare to those in James Cameron ’s blockbusterAvatar . Despite favourable responses from fan and critics , the movie did not fare well financially , only accomplish 65 % of its budget at the box office .
3Monster Hunter (2020)
Only grossed $44.5 off $60 million
Based on the Nipponese TV secret plan , Monster Hunterstars Milla Jovovich as Natalie Artemis , a U.S. soldier , and her loyal squad as they are transported into a young world inhabited by monsters . They must fight for selection against the monsters as they seek to find a way to devolve to their home world . As she leads her squad to condom , Artemis must learn what it takes to be a lawful champion .
Upon departure , Monster Hunter get a assorted reception from critic and do disputation for its portrayal of Chinese stereotype . It failed to make back its $ 60 million budget at the box office , only receiving $ 44.5 million . However , the movie received a nominating address at the Visual Society Awardsfor its especial effect and laterbecame a smash when it was released on Netflix .
2Super Mario Bros (1993)
Only grossed $38.9 off $48 million
This was the first unrecorded - activity adaptation of a TV plot , which was put out in 1993 . Italian - American buddy , Mario and Luigi are working as pipe fitter in New York when they incur themselves involved in a mission to deliver Princess Daisy from Koopa . The sidekick are transported to a new macrocosm as they struggle to economise their new supporter .
Super Mario Broshad a notoriously difficult production;actors Bob Hoskinsand John Leguizamo were open about their deficiency of trust in the movie and their dislike of the script . The film was raspingly reviewed by both critics and audiences , ensue in it only grossing $ 38.9 million . In the year since its release , Super Mario Broshas get ahead a potent religious cult followingand has been regarded as a venturesome and comedic take on the popularSuper Mariofranchise .
1Werewolves Within (2021)
Only grossed $991,898 off $6.5 million
One of the more recent video game movies , Werewolves Within , keep an eye on a group of the great unwashed in a small town in Vermont . After being caught in a snowstorm , the group finds themselves trapped in a small inn . As the wood forest fire fighter tries his ripe to keep the peace , bit by bit everyone begins to realize that not everybody is who they appear to be .
Based on the 2016 video game , Werewolves Withindid not do well financially , only wangle to achieve just under $ 1 million at the box power on a $ 6.5 million budget . While it failed at the box office , the movie was well - received by critics and audience , being praise for its characters , script , andhumorous take on the originalWerewolves Withingame . It is currently the highest - rated movie adaptation of a video game , solidify it as an underrated movie adaption of a telecasting game .
