With all the germophobia about these days...
If someone took this premise, redid it on a nine million dollar budget. Add a real good taunt script and some solid acting, well....
Bet it would be a minor hit. At least double the money back. A good story is a good story. Guys challenging the"other side of the air gods" makes for some high entertainment.

"You can't smell any reefer, can you"?