(Some) people love to be scared by horror films, I am NOT one of those people. A wimp? A coward? yes to both, but what are the highest grossing horror films?
“Why do some people not like horror movies? We know that most people say they enjoy horror, but thereâs still a sizeable chunk of the population â somewhere between a quarter and a third â who say they donât like the stuff,” you can read more about it in Psyhcology Today.
There is a science behind the screams!
Highest grossing horror films
But for those who do love a fright night, Here are some of the highest-grossing horror films of all time.
It (2017) – Directed by Andy Muschietti, this adaptation of Stephen King’s novel became a massive hit, grossing over $700 million worldwide.
The Exorcist (1973) – Directed by William Friedkin, this classic horror film earned over $441 million globally during its initial release.
Get Out (2017) – Directed by Jordan Peele, this socially-conscious horror film grossed over $255 million worldwide and became a cultural phenomenon.
The Conjuring 2 (2016) – Directed by James Wan, this sequel to the original Conjuring film grossed over $320 million worldwide.
The Conjuring (2013) – Also directed by James Wan, the first film in The Conjuring franchise grossed over $319 million globally.
A Quiet Place (2018) – Directed by John Krasinski, this thriller-horror film earned over $340 million worldwide.
The Nun (2018) – Another entry in The Conjuring universe, this spin-off directed by Corin Hardy grossed over $365 million worldwide.
Paranormal Activity (2007) – Directed by Oren Peli, this found footage horror film became a major success, grossing over $193 million globally.
The Blair Witch Project (1999) – Directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo SĂĄnchez, this pioneering found footage film grossed over $248 million worldwide.
The Sixth Sense (1999) – Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, this psychological thriller-horror film earned over $672 million globally.
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