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Top 12 Highest Grossing Horror Movies of All Time

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The Box Office charts are not always a sign of quality, but they still have to say something about the movie. It must have at least some appeal to wider audiences, getting people to watch these movies. I’ve checked for the Top 12 highest grossing Box Office movies of all time, by domestic box office.

#12 – The Conjuring (2013)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

It was branded one of the scariest movies of all time, scaring people all over the world. The Conjuring, directed by James Wan, follows Ed and Lorraine Warren, two paranormal investigators helping a haunted family. It brought the haunted house movies back to the big screen and made $137,400,141!

#11 – Split (2016)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

Even though it’s new it is not the newest movie on this list. Also it is not the only M. Night. Shyamalan movie on this list. Split is about Kevin, played by James McAvoy, who has 23 different personalities. He kidnaps three girls to feed his new, 24th personality that will emerge soon. It was the comeback for Shyamalan and made him a stunning $138,136,855.

#10 – The Blair Witch Project (1999)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

The movie that gave birth to the found footage craze that’s still going on today and for a long time the most profitable movie of all time. In The Blair Witch Project, three film students take a trip to the woods to document their search for the titular Blair Witch. They might have gone lost, but their found tapes earned them $140,539,099.

#9 – Gremlins (1984)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

The only horror comedy in the Top 12. With great practical effects, Joe Dante brought the Gremlins to life. These little monsters tear a whole small town apart… And we get to watch it. The most fun you’ll ever have seeing people killed by fluffy small pets. It really deserved the $153,083,102 it made.

#8 – Get Out (2017)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

Get Out is still in some theaters, to it might even climb up the list. Jordan Peele directed this Horror movie about a young African-American who’s visiting his Caucasian girlfriends family for the first time. And things go wrong. So far Jordan Peeles directorial debut made $173,013,555, but who knows where it will end.

#7 – World War Z (2013)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

More action than horror, this is the Blockbuster adaptation of Max Brooks critically acclaimed novel of the same name. Brad Pitt plays Gerry Lane, an ex-UN employee who tries his best to get back to his family when the Zombie apocalypse starts. It’s the highest grossing Zombie movie of all time, making $202,359,711 in the box office.

#6 – Signs (2002)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box-office

The second Shyamalan on this list, but not the last. Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix are a normal family living on a farm, when crop circles, Signs, appear. Will Aliens attack? I’m not sure, but I am sure that this confirmed Shyamalan as a household name in horror, earning him $227,966,634.

#5 – The Exorcist (1973)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

The oldest movie on this list. And arguably the best. The Exorcist by WIlliam Friedkin shocked people then and still shocks people with the possession and following exorcism of sweet teenage girl Regan. While we’re never sure if the Demon is gone, we can surely say that it made $232,906,145.

#4 – War of the Worlds (2005)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

Of course, when it comes to big blockbuster movies we have to see Steven Spielberg on the list. When earth is invaded by aliens, only Tom Cruise and his family can stop the invasion. While more action than horror, it sure has enough horrific elements to count and it’s on rank 4 because it earned $234,280,354 in the box office.

#3 – I am Legend (2007)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

Fourth time’s the charme. The story of Robert Neville (played by Will Smith), who is the last man alive in a world full of vampire-like beings, was adapted 3 times before. But only one of them made it into the Top 12, by grossing $256,393,010.

#2 – Jaws (1975)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

The mother of all Blockbusters, the original Blockbuster. Jaws is about this great white shark attacking the waters of Amity Island. Only Brody, Quint and Hooper can safe the town by killing this shark. For some time it was the highest grossing movie of all time. And to this day it’s the second highest grossing horror movie of all time, making $260,000,000.

#1 – The Sixth Sense (1999)

One of the highest grossing horror movies at the box office

Here we are, the highest grossing movie of all time. Shyamalan seems to be the king of the horror-box-office. In The Sixth Sense he scares, shocks and surprises people, all in the span of under two hours. Bruce Willis, playing a child psychologist named Dr. Malcolm Crowe, tries to help out a boy who can see dead people. I can’t tell you if he can really see them, but I can tell you this movie made $293,506,292.

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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

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The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

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Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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The Crow

Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

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The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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