low-budget
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-budget
First recorded in 1955–60
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Like Richard Linklater’s own low-budget breakout “Slacker,” “Ten Will” is so crowded with vivid kooks that you could imagine the camera pivoting to follow whoever it meets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
To prevent the studio from fulfilling its annual quota with low-budget or automated content, Bonta said there were strict guardrails against "AI-generated" films.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Together with Ross and producer Steven Schneider he launched a company called Spooky Pictures that focuses on low-budget horror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
"Company" is a complex low-budget gothic drama that features several interlocking stories.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
That made him look like a low-budget Iron Man, but at least he had both hands free.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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