Corey Feldman Explains Why ‘The Birthday’ Film Took 20 Years To Release
deadline.comAfter two decades, one of Corey Feldman‘s lost roles is finally seeing the light of day. The actor recently addressed the “million-dollar question” of why his 2004 Eugenio Mira-helmed film The Birthday is only now getting a release 20 years later, premiering in select US theaters on Oct.
11. “I have my own theories,” he told Salon. “The official answer is that the executive producer said he didn’t want to accept any offer that was not a full refund of his expenses to make it theatrical.
We wanted it theatrical, but most distributors wouldn’t give money upfront, or would only give a little upfront, saving most [payment] for the backend.
DVDs were fading out then, and times were changing. He held strong. We played at some festivals and got tremendous reviews. It was getting the buzz it needed, but he said, ‘No.’ It is what it is.” Feldman continued, “I wish there was a clean answer.
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