Mockbuster

A mockbuster (also known as knockbuster or drafting opportunity^[1]) is a film created to exploit the publicity of another major motion picture with a similar title or subject. Mockbusters are often made with a low budget and quick production to maximize profits. "Mockbuster" is a portmanteau of the words "mock" and "blockbuster".

^ Fritz, Ben (June 24, 2012). "Low-budget knockoff movies benefit from Hollywood blockbusters". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-25. The animated knockoff is what's known in the film industry as a 'drafting opportunity.' ... The Asylum, a production company in Burbank that built much of its business with what staffers lovingly call 'mockbusters,' ...

[1] Fritz, Ben (June 24, 2012). "Low-budget knockoff movies benefit from Hollywood blockbusters". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-25. The animated knockoff is what's known in the film industry as a 'drafting opportunity.' ... The Asylum, a production company in Burbank that built much of its business with what staffers lovingly call 'mockbusters,' ...

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