The Room, arguably the worst movie ever made, is finally getting a full, proper release in the US thanks to the success of new making-of movie The Disaster Artist.
Originally released back in 2003 in only two Los Angeles theatres, the Tommy Wiseau flick will now be shown across the country for one day on January 10.
Over the years, it has become a cult classic, with midnight screenings in LA, New York and London that include throwing plastic spoons at the screen.
"It's really great because it's going to tackle the other areas where people aren't aware of The Room still," Wiseau told The Hollywood Reporter.
Following this new release, the director says he hopes to go one further and have a 15th-anniversary screening at the Hollywood Bowl next year.
"I've never called it a cult phenomenon, or whatever they call it. I call it a free expression, that's what The Room represents. I encourage people to express themselves in the screenings.
"A ton of people ask me, 'Why do you encourage that?' I say, 'Why not?' What I wanted was to give them a smile and it's their choice if they want to express themselves."
Unlike The Room, The Disaster Artist has become a critical success, gaining a Golden Globe acting nod for star James Franco as well as a Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy nomination.
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