Zyzzyx Road (2006)

3.8Not Rated106 min

2006 American thriller film by John Penney

Zyzzyx Road ( ZIZ-iks), also called Zyzzyx Rd., is a 2006 American thriller film written, produced and directed by John Penney and starring Katherine Heigl, Leo Grillo, and Tom Sizemore.

The film gained notoriety from its gross ticket sales of only $30 on its opening run during its intentionally limited release at a single cinema; it is the lowest-grossing film in U.S. history in terms of box office sales. It also was the film that grossed the lowest opening box office sales, until The Worst Movie Ever! (2011), which ended up with just $11 during its premiere.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Zyzzyx Road about?
Zyzzyx Road (2006) — The family man accountant Grant travels to Las Vegas and meets the lascivious "Lolita" Marissa in a casino. While in the motel with Marissa, her violent ex-boyfriend Joey surprises them on the bed, hits Grant on the head, but he kills Joey. Grant brings Joey's body to bury in the
Is Zyzzyx Road based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Zyzzyx Road scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.