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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: MaraWilson was apparently given a script to read for a role in the movie, but was evidentally [[http://www.avclub.com/article/mara-wilson-sickness-induced-reason-she-hates-gary-211227 freaked out]] over the MindScrew of a script at a time she was already physically ill in her hotel room in England, and evidentally passed on the role as a result.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: MaraWilson Creator/MaraWilson was apparently given a script to read for a role in the movie, but was evidentally [[http://www.avclub.com/article/mara-wilson-sickness-induced-reason-she-hates-gary-211227 freaked out]] over the MindScrew of a script at a time she was already physically ill in her hotel room in England, and evidentally passed on the role as a result.
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** and now she plays a recurring character in Welcome to Night Vale
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** and And now she plays a recurring character The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home in Welcome to Night Valethe equally {{MindScrew}}y ''Podcast/WelcomeToNightVale''.
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* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: While the film did dismal business in American theaters, it became a SleeperHit in the UK; an [[http://www.theguardian.com/film/2004/jul/30/2 article]] in ''The Guardian'' upon the release of the director's cut claims that said success cemented its cult status. There is a documentary on the Director's Cut DVD all about its popularity in Britain.
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* BreakawayPopHit: Gary Jules' stripped down, SofterAndSlowerCover of TearsForFears' "Mad World" is arguably more popular than the film it came from.
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*** While at the same time, and being equally surreal, seeing [[Film/TheRing Samara Morgan]] do a dance routine.
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* OneHitWonder: Richard Kelly directed two other movies afterwards, but they both got poor reviews and aren't well remembered today. Likewise, the soundtrack's most famous song, the cover of "Mad World", is Gary Jules' only claim to fame and composer Michael Andrews' only chart presence.
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* RealLifeRelative: Brother and sister Donnie and Elizabeth Darko are played by brother and sister Jake and MaggieGyllenhaal.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: MaraWilson was apparently given a script to read for a role in the movie, but was evidentally [[http://www.avclub.com/article/mara-wilson-sickness-induced-reason-she-hates-gary-211227 freaked out]] over the MindScrew of a script at a time she was already physically ill in her hotel room in England, and wvidentally evidentally passed on the role as a result.
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** Samantha is Daveigh Chase. Yes, you just heard [[WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch Lilo]] say "fucktard."
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** Donnie's mother is played by Mary [=McDonnell=], who later played Laura Roslin in ''Series/{{Battlestar Galactica|Reimagined}}''. Of course, this is just singling out one actor...
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** Donnie's mother is played by Mary [=McDonnell=], who later played Laura Roslin in ''Series/{{Battlestar Galactica|Reimagined}}''.Galactica|2003}}''. Of course, this is just singling out one actor...
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** [[{{Dollhouse}} Topher Brink]] is Frank's clown passenger!
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* DawsonCasting: Thankfully averted. The producers initially wanted, [[WTHCastingAgency of all people]] Mark Wahlberg and ''Vince Vaughn'' to play Donnie.
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* AcclaimedFlop: Its theatrical run was not very financially successful, largely attributable to its [[NeverTrustATrailer unusual, difficult-to-market premise]] and the fact that it was given a [[ScrewedByTheNetwork limited theatrical run]] because it came out shortly after 9/11. Critics reacted well to it, however.
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* AcclaimedFlop: Its theatrical run was not very financially successful, largely attributable to its [[NeverTrustATrailer [[AudienceAlienatingPremise unusual, difficult-to-market premise]] and the fact that it was given a [[ScrewedByTheNetwork limited theatrical run]] because it came out [[TooSoon shortly after 9/11.9/11]]. Critics reacted well to it, however.
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* VindicatedByVideo: The film's cult really grew once it hit video, and with the internet becoming more commonplace led to various message boards and fan sites being created. Home video sales eventually led to the film making it's money back and spurred the creation of the (contested) DirectorsCut.
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* ThrowItIn: Noah Wylie deciding his character was diabetic (watch for the Jolly Rancher candies).
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** [[Film/TheGraduate Katharine Ross]] as Donnie's psychotherapist.
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** Don't forget DrewBarrymore as the teacher!
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* StarMakingRole: This is the film that launched Jake Gyllenhaal's career.
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* AcclaimedFlop: Its theatrical run was not very financially successful, largely attributable to its [[NeverTrustATrailer unusual, difficult-to-market premise]] and the fact that it was given a [[ScrewedByTheNetwork limited theatrical run]] because it came out shortly after 9/11. Critics reacted well to it, however.
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** Oh hey, it's [[DrakeAndJosh Crazy Steve]]! In a movie with a crazy protagonist.
** Also, Seth Rogen plays the bully's sidekick.
** Also, Ashley Tisdale, as a girl with a fat sister.
** [[{{Dollhouse}} Topher Brink]] is Frank's clown passenger!
** Don't forget DrewBarrymore as the teacher!
** Donnie's mother is played by Mary [=McDonnell=], who later played Laura Roslin in ''BattlestarGalactica''. Of course, this is just singling out one actor...
** Oh hey, it's [[DrakeAndJosh Crazy Steve]]! In a movie with a crazy protagonist.
** Also, Seth Rogen plays the bully's sidekick.
** Also, Ashley Tisdale, as a girl with a fat sister.
** [[{{Dollhouse}} Topher Brink]] is Frank's clown passenger!
** Don't forget DrewBarrymore as the teacher!
