Bueller? Bueller? This question is still asked 23 years after the movie "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" was released. The best zone-out movie ever featured a glass house where Ferris’ best buddy Cameron lived—as well as the place where the infamous Ferrari in the movie was stored.
The Ben Rose home is now on the market for $2,300,000.
Implications - Though they may not always be blockbusters, cult films such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off garner some of the most loyal fans known to pop culture. These cult film fanatics are difficult to infiltrate and are often cinema elitists, seeking only the most unusually avant-garde films. Regardless, these cult film followers are still an ideal target audience as they have specific needs and proven loyalty.
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Trend Themes
1. Cult Film Fanatics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialty streaming platforms or subscription services that cater to the unique tastes of cult film fanatics.
2. Pop Culture Real Estate - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche real estate brokerage that specializes in selling iconic homes featured in movies or TV shows.
3. Cinema Elitism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design an exclusive film festival or event that showcases avant-garde films and appeals to cinema elitists.
Industry Implications
1. Streaming Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with cult film studios to create a curated streaming platform dedicated to cult film fanatics.
2. Real Estate - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a specialized real estate agency that focuses on marketing and selling movie-inspired homes.
3. Film Festivals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a unique film festival that highlights unconventional and avant-garde films, attracting cinema elitists.