These TV Shows Did So Well That They Got Box Office Spin-Offs

The Twilight Zone

This classic anthological horror show has been on the air for decades, and it got a revamp for the big screen in 1983. You've surely seen an episode or two, and the sci-fi Hollywood version of the show was co-directed by none other than Steven Spielberg. That guarantees a creepy watch.

The Fugitive

The 1960s hit television series was a hit among crime and drama fans. In 1993, Harrison Ford took on the lead role in the Blockbuster version. He plays the role of, well, the fugitive. You get it.

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The More You Know

  • The cigarette smoked by Sigourney Weaver in Avatar is completely CGI.
  • While filming Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren punched Sylvester Stallone's chest so hard, his heart slammed against his breastbone, causing it to swell and his systolic blood pressure shot to over 200. Filming was halted as Stallone was flown to a nearby hospital and spent eight days in intensive care.
  • During the filming of The Grinch, Jim Carrey sought counseling from a Navy SEAL to learn torture-resistance techniques in order to handle the extensive makeup.
  • Brad Pitt and Edward Norton actually learned how to make soap in Fight Club.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.