It was a close race for the top spot at the box office this weekend, but Taken 2 held the top spot once again. The film earned $22.5 million and brought its total to $86.7 million. Both Argo and Sinister performed very well, especially considering the R-ratings both films carried. Argo earned $20.1 million, while Sinister pulled in $18.25.
Hotel Transylvania crossed the $100 million mark, reaching $102.1 million after a $17.3 million take over the weekend. Frankenweenie continues to struggle, having only earned $22 million since opening, but it may hold steady for the next couple of weeks with Halloween approaching.
Next week sees the release of Paranormal Activity 4 and Alex Cross. With Paranormal Activity 3 earning over $100 million last year, we curious to see if the latest installment surpasses previous sequels or if franchise fatigue is starting to set in. Here are the top ten results for this weekend:
1. Taken 2 - $22,500,000
2. Argo - $20,120,000
3. Sinister - $18,250,000
4. Hotel Transylvania - $17,300,000
5. Here Comes the Boom - $12,000,000
6 Pitch Perfect - $9,336,000
7. Frankenweenie - $7,014,000
8. Looper - $6,300,000
9. Seven Psychopaths - $4,275,000
10. The Perks of Being a Wallflower - $2,166,000
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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