There are many ways to judge movies, but one thing really matters: money. The more money a flick makes, the better. These horror franchises are the ones that brought in the most cash, though, what a monster or a serial killer can do with all that money is up for debate. You'll notice that long-running series tend to place higher on this list, but we also calculated out the average gross per movie as well. So what is the highest grossing horror movie? Is it the slew of 80s horror movies, the killer-slasher movies, paranormal ghost movies? Find out!
Highest Grossing Horror Movies
Monster movies and slasher flicks make piles of money - dig this rundown of the horror franchises that pulled in the most cash over the years.
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By K. Thor Jensen August 29, 2011 |
Credit: Lionsgate
| 1 | Saw |
Surprised? We were too. Over just seven films, the Saw series has managed to rake in over $870 million worldwide, with the most expensive installment - 2010's Saw 3D - only costing $20 million to make. Creators Leigh Whannell and James Wan outlined a truly modern horror formula, one where the prospective victims stay alive for a very long time as Jigsaw's devious traps bring them closer and closer to collapse. According to them, the series is over, so it's possible that another series on this list will one day top the list, but it doesn't look likely right now.
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