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News flash: Hollywood has run out of ideas.

Looking back, who has bucked the studio system and crafted film gems thanks to an independent spirit?

Here are 10 films that fought convention and found their own light thanks to creative innovation.

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Since its initial screening,Paranormal Activityhas grossed $193,000,000 on Pelis initial $15,000 investment.

When was the last time a business investment paid that kind of return?

Rodriguez had a dream when crafting this film, one that took him to hard ends to explore.

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Produced on a $400,000 budget, Mad Max alone has pulled in $100,000,000 in earnings to date.

This film was centered around a duo of behind-the-counter slackers and their dealings with the mundane public.

Oh, and 37 including you.

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Once is fronted by two musicians with no prior acting experience telling a story of unlikely but fateful love.

The studio invested over $1,000,000 in Rocky but netted $225,000,000 in returns.

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Night of the Living Dead

You know that whole zombie thing?

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It was Romeros independent spirit that nailed this one, creating millions of zombie lovers throughout the world.

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