BY THE NUMBERS

Horror Films That Scared a Lot Of Us: 12 Popular Genre Films Since 1970 “Alien” (1979; $40.3 million in box-office rentals) “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3” (1987; $21.4 million) “The Amityville Horror” (1979; $35 million) “The Exorcist” (1973; $89 million) “The Fly” (1986; $17.5 million) “Halloween” (1978; $18.5 million) “King Kong” (1976; $36.9 million) “The Lost Boys” (1987; $14.5 million) “The Omen” (1976; $28.5 million) “Poltergeist” (1982; $38.2 million) “Poltergeist II” (1986; $20.4 million) “The Shining” (1980; $30 million)

NOTE: Rentals refer to distributor’s share of grosses. Figures for U.S. and Canada only.

SOURCE: Variety