Regardless of how awful word of mouth and critic reviews are, horror movies will always do at least modestly well in the month of October. Coupled with only one other major wide release and Universal’s Ouija managed to take first place with an estimated $20 million. The board game adaptation featured an overwhelmingly young, 25-and-under … Continue reading
Following news that New Line Cinema had bumped The Conjuring 2 out of its October 23, 2015 planned release date, Deadline now reports that director James Wan has signed a two-pronged deal with the studio. Wan, who is currently wrapping up directing duties on Fast & Furious 7, will return to direct The Conjuring sequel … Continue reading
Audiences were more interested in seeing Gone Girl this weekend than catching a leading man in one of three new wide releases. The David Fincher mystery adapted from Gillian Flynn’s novel placed first with $26.8 million and dipped only 29% from its opening week. The film has now grossed $78.3 million domestically and $140.4 million … Continue reading
Audiences went searching for thrills in theaters this past weekend as David Fincher’s Gone Girl and The Conjuring prequel Annabelle finished neck-and-neck at the box office. Fincher’s adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s popular novel starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike officially finished first with a $38 million opening. It was the biggest opening for Fincher since … Continue reading
