Independent Films, Film Profiles

National Lampoon's Gold Diggers

National Lampoon's Gold Diggers (also known as National Lampoon's Lady Killers) is 2003 film directed by Gary Preisler. It features two friends, played by Will Friedle and Chris Owen, who marry two old ladies, played by Louise Lasser and Renée Taylor, so they can inherit their fortunes when they die. An unrated DVD was released in 2005.The film was considered a dismal failure, with a theatrical run of only 1 week, and earning less than $400,000 as opening weekend receipts (less than $400 per theater). It is currently ranked a 0% on RottenTomatoes.com meaning there were no positive reviews. According to film review website metacritic.com which compiles and averages critics' review scores, the film is the 8th worst reviewed film of all time.[1]