You can now stream ‘The Room’ on SBS On Demand

Although it is routinely regarded as the worst film ever, to simply dismiss Tommy Wiseau’s clusterfuck The Room as such is entirely missing the point.

After all, there is clearly something captivating about the film; enough so that James Franco directed and starred in a feature film based on the making of it, and enough so that the film has been constantly in cinemas around the world since its release 15 years ago, and has made a profit despite its blown out budget. Most films never turn a profit.

The back story is entangled in the film’s ethos: Wiseau himself is a mystery: he has never admitted his age, where he is from, or how he managed to fund the multi-million dollar mess. According to him, and despite his accent, he “is All-American guy.”

Anyway, if you are yet to witness the wonder, SBS On Demand are currently streaming the film. Even if you think you get the appeal, unless you’ve seen it – you really don’t.

Watch the trailer below, and stream it here.

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