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comedyfreak · 09-02-2007, 04:32 PM

A re-imagining of the classic slasher movie "Halloween" broke the record for a new release during the U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.

The movie, directed by rock star-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie, earned about $26.5 million since opening on Friday, easily beating the rosiest predictions.

After two weekends at No. 1, the teen comedy "Superbad" slipped to No. 2 with $12.2 million for the three-day period.

Two other films debuted in the top 10. The martial arts movie parody "Balls of Fury" came in at No. 3 with a modest $11.6 million, while the Kevin Bacon vigilante thriller "Death Sentence" barely registered a pulse at No. 8 with $4.2 million. Their respective studios said the results were in line with expectations.

"Halloween" distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer expects its film will hit $30 million when sales for the Monday holiday are included. Observers had expected it to make $20 million for the four-day period. Final data will be released on Tuesday.

The three-day sum smashes the $16.5 million Labor Day opening record set two years ago by "Transporter 2," which added $3.6 million on Monday. The all-time record for the four-day period is $29.3 million set by 1999's "The Sixth Sense" in its fifth weekend.

"Halloween," the eighth film to be spun off from John Carpenter's 1978 original, focuses on the grim childhood of its villain, Michael Myers. It cost about $15 million to make, said Bob Weinstein, co-founder of the film's closely held producer, the Weinstein Co.

Despite its success, the former Miramax Films chief doubted there would be another "Halloween" film.

"I never say never never ... but it would have to be something very, very different," he told Reuters.

The studio does plan to make two more movies with Zombie, whose real name is Rob Cummings. Zombie, 42, rose to fame in the 1990s at the helm of the heavy metal band White Zombie. He made his feature directing debut with 2003's "House of 1000 Corpses."

After three weekends, "Superbad" has earned $89 million, and the film will easily pass the $100 million mark, said Columbia Pictures, a unit of Sony Corp.

Weekend Box Office Estimates (U.S.)
This Wk Last Wk Title Dist. Weekend Gross Cumulative
Gross Rlse
Wks # of
Theaters
2 1 Superbad Sony Pictures Releasing $12,200,000 $89,035,000 3 3002
3 - Balls of Fury Rogue Pictures (Focus) $11,604,795 $14,565,522 1 3052
4 2 The Bourne Ultimatum Universal Pictures $10,183,000 $199,603,000 5 3290
5 3 Rush Hour 3 New Line Cinema $8,560,000 $120,416,000 4 3008
6 4 Mr. Bean's Holiday Universal Pictures Distribution $5,930,000 $18,930,000 2 1765
7 6 The Nanny Diaries Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) $5,108,000 $15,259,000 2 2636
8 - Death Sentence 20th Century Fox Distribution $4,180,000 $4,180,000 1 1822
9 5 War Lionsgate $3,610,000 $16,449,000 2 2277
10 8 Stardust Paramount Pictures $3,008,000 $31,017,000 4 1766
11 9 Hairspray New Line Cinema $2,815,000 $111,600,000 7 1604
12 7 The Simpsons Movie 20th Century Fox $2,800,000 $177,696,000 6 20

Mikado · 09-02-2007, 05:07 PM

DISGUSTING....Just goes to show that if theres garbage to feed the masses, theyll eat it up as if it were candy, and Hollywood has learned the lesson well!

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LuLu Rogers · 09-02-2007, 07:05 PM

I think it's great that Halloween is such a big hit. I'm going to see it tomorrow and I can't wait!!

Mr. Television · 09-02-2007, 07:07 PM

One of the very few remakes that look like it might be good.

Mikado · 09-02-2007, 07:42 PM

With all the real nutcases serial-killing innocent people in the World, it never ceases to amaze me, that people want to watch garbage like this at the movies! To me, murder as entertainment is morally reprehensible.

coffield3 · 09-02-2007, 07:55 PM

I hear what your saying but i guess people have that morbid side to them, i didnt think it would do that well i never thought horrors did these days, its probably because its a remake of a classic horror and it has a huge cult following.I didnt like the certain scenes in this remake though too much nudity and the rape scene.

Mikado · 09-02-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by coffield3

I didnt like the certain scenes in this remake though too much nudity and the rape scene.

Well, that 's what real serial killers are like, actually, all the more reason not to glorify them. Anyway, thats the last post I'm making in this thread...I'm sure I'm just "spitting in the wind" here!

coffield3 · 09-02-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Well, that 's what real serial killers are like, actually, all the more reason not to glorify them. Anyway, thats the last post I'm making in this thread...I'm sure I'm just "spitting in the wind" here!

Yes its like when they make movies of real seriel killers they become famous in a way which is crazy? i remember watching a nick broomfield documentary on aileen wurnous (i think thats how you spell her name) and nick was giving rights to interview her in prison and she stated " oh great am i going to be a movie star" she was stating how she would want the film to be? mad.

Janice · 09-02-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Well, that 's what real serial killers are like, actually, all the more reason not to glorify them. Anyway, thats the last post I'm making in this thread...I'm sure I'm just "spitting in the wind" here!

Just popping in a thread to spread your usual optimistic cheer around, I see. Is there anything you DO like? People have loved horror movies for close to a century now. How about letting members talk about it, without piling on the guilt.

catlover79 · 09-02-2007, 09:30 PM

One thing I don't get - why are all of these Halloween movies released in July and August instead of, say, OCTOBER!??

Janice · 09-02-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

One thing I don't get - why are all of these Halloween movies released in July and August instead of, say, OCTOBER!??

That is weird. Was the first one released around Halloween? I sort of feel like it was, but not sure.

catlover79 · 09-02-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

That is weird. Was the first one released around Halloween? I sort of feel like it was, but not sure.

I know the 2002 Halloween movie was released in July. Why, I don't know.

Mr. Television · 09-02-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

That is weird. Was the first one released around Halloween? I sort of feel like it was, but not sure.

The original Halloween was released around Halloween 1978.

LuLu Rogers · 09-02-2007, 09:38 PM

The Original Halloween was released October 25, 1978.

catlover79 · 09-02-2007, 09:40 PM

^ Thanks for the info, guys!

09-02-2007, 04:32 PM	#1
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	'Halloween' Slashes Holiday Box Office Record A re-imagining of the classic slasher movie "Halloween" broke the record for a new release during the U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday. The movie, directed by rock star-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie, earned about $26.5 million since opening on Friday, easily beating the rosiest predictions. After two weekends at No. 1, the teen comedy "Superbad" slipped to No. 2 with $12.2 million for the three-day period. Two other films debuted in the top 10. The martial arts movie parody "Balls of Fury" came in at No. 3 with a modest $11.6 million, while the Kevin Bacon vigilante thriller "Death Sentence" barely registered a pulse at No. 8 with $4.2 million. Their respective studios said the results were in line with expectations. "Halloween" distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer expects its film will hit $30 million when sales for the Monday holiday are included. Observers had expected it to make $20 million for the four-day period. Final data will be released on Tuesday. The three-day sum smashes the $16.5 million Labor Day opening record set two years ago by "Transporter 2," which added $3.6 million on Monday. The all-time record for the four-day period is $29.3 million set by 1999's "The Sixth Sense" in its fifth weekend. "Halloween," the eighth film to be spun off from John Carpenter's 1978 original, focuses on the grim childhood of its villain, Michael Myers. It cost about $15 million to make, said Bob Weinstein, co-founder of the film's closely held producer, the Weinstein Co. Despite its success, the former Miramax Films chief doubted there would be another "Halloween" film. "I never say never never ... but it would have to be something very, very different," he told Reuters. The studio does plan to make two more movies with Zombie, whose real name is Rob Cummings. Zombie, 42, rose to fame in the 1990s at the helm of the heavy metal band White Zombie. He made his feature directing debut with 2003's "House of 1000 Corpses." After three weekends, "Superbad" has earned $89 million, and the film will easily pass the $100 million mark, said Columbia Pictures, a unit of Sony Corp. Weekend Box Office Estimates (U.S.) This Wk Last Wk Title Dist. Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Rlse Wks # of Theaters 2 1 Superbad Sony Pictures Releasing $12,200,000 $89,035,000 3 3002 3 - Balls of Fury Rogue Pictures (Focus) $11,604,795 $14,565,522 1 3052 4 2 The Bourne Ultimatum Universal Pictures $10,183,000 $199,603,000 5 3290 5 3 Rush Hour 3 New Line Cinema $8,560,000 $120,416,000 4 3008 6 4 Mr. Bean's Holiday Universal Pictures Distribution $5,930,000 $18,930,000 2 1765 7 6 The Nanny Diaries Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) $5,108,000 $15,259,000 2 2636 8 - Death Sentence 20th Century Fox Distribution $4,180,000 $4,180,000 1 1822 9 5 War Lionsgate $3,610,000 $16,449,000 2 2277 10 8 Stardust Paramount Pictures $3,008,000 $31,017,000 4 1766 11 9 Hairspray New Line Cinema $2,815,000 $111,600,000 7 1604 12 7 The Simpsons Movie 20th Century Fox $2,800,000 $177,696,000 6 20
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Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	With all the real nutcases serial-killing innocent people in the World, it never ceases to amaze me, that people want to watch garbage like this at the movies! To me, murder as entertainment is morally reprehensible.

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LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	The Original Halloween was released October 25, 1978.

09-02-2007, 09:40 PM	#15
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