RiffTrax

RiffTrax creates and distributes humorous audio commentaries, or "riffs," designed to be synced with a wide array of existing films and short features. These digital tracks, available for download or streaming, provide satirical running commentary over popular movies, public domain shorts, and sometimes even blockbusters. The company leverages a unique approach to comedic content delivery, separating the commentary from the visual media to allow viewers to integrate the humor with their own film collections.

The company was founded in 2006 by Michael J. Nelson, who, along with fellow comedians Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, was known for his work on the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000. The insight behind RiffTrax was to expand the popular concept of "riffing" on bad movies, offering a platform where this comedic format could be applied to a diverse catalog of films, including those not in the public domain, by selling only the audio commentary.

RiffTrax caters to an audience that appreciates comedic film critique and the unique style of its founding comedians. The company's vision centers on continuing its distinctive brand of humor, making countless films more entertaining through their specialized commentaries. They aim to keep this form of interactive comedic consumption accessible, bringing their signature riffing to an ever-expanding library of visual content for their dedicated fanbase.