| Cratered: |
| b. When a movie bombs ("It really cratered") |
| E-Ride: |
| d. A movie with spills, chills, and thrills |
| Franchise Picture: |
| b. A movie that has potential for spinning off sequels |
| In turnaround: |
| a. A movie project that has been shelved and faces uncertain prospects |
| Mansion Movie: |
| d. A Merchant-Ivory type of film set in a big house |
| Tent Pole: |
| a. A hit movie that supports the rest of a studio's slate |
| Flying Glass Movie: |
| c. An action movie |
| Log Line: |
| b. A TV Guide-like encapsulation of a movie plot |
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