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As of this weekend, the box office is projecting dismal figures, leading to the assertion that this era might mark the worst weekend for theaters since 1997. To pinpoint just how poor the numbers are, projections suggest that Novacaine, presenting as a quirky dark comedy, will reach $8 million for the weekend. This figure highlights a staggering shortfall in a period traditionally considered lucrative due to seasonal events like Spring Break.