#1 of 3 #1 horror movie of October 1989
1989 · Thriller, Horror
$16.6M worldwide · 58% of the chart's total
$16.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Horror box office · October 1989
Horror Box Office, October 1989: Top-Grossing Releases
Shocker (1989) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in October 1989, with $16.6M worldwide, ahead of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) at $11.6M and Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989) at $192.6K. 3 horror films released in October 1989 report a worldwide gross, $28.4M in all, 100% of it from the US & Canada.
- October 1989 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $28.4M
- Shocker (1989), the #1
- $16.6M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 100%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of October 1989?
Shocker (1989) leads with $16.6M, 58% of the total. The top 3 together took $28.4M, almost all of what the 3 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
- Number 1
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Number 2 -
Number 3
US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world
The chart
Every Horror Release of October 1989, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in October 1989.
- 1 Oct 27, 1989 US and Canada: $16.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $16.6M
- 2 Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)Oct 13, 1989 US and Canada: $11.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.6M
Oct 13, 1989 · English · Thriller, Horror $11.6M worldwide - 3 Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989)Oct 11, 1989 US and Canada: $192.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $192.6K Oct 11, 1989 · English · Comedy, Mystery, Horror $192.6K worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1989?
Of the top 3, Shocker (1989) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989) made 0% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $28.4M (100%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Shocker (1989) $16.6M $16.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 2 Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) $11.6M $11.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 3 Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989) $192.6K $192.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 1989 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 43 (Oct 22–28) took $16.6M, led by Shocker (1989). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Oct 1–7 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 8–14 Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) $11.8M Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 15–21 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 22–28 Shocker (1989) $16.6M Shocker (1989)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 29–Nov 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 1989 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1981 earned the most: $30.6M from 5 films, led by Halloween II (1981). October 1989 took $28.4M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1980 1 film | 1 | $6.3M | – | Motel Hell (1980) $6.3M |
| October 1981 5 films · +383% | 5 | $30.6M | +383% | Halloween II (1981) $25.5M |
| October 1982 3 films · −56% | 3 | $13.6M | −56% | Class Reunion (1982) $10.1M |
| October 1983 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| October 1984 1 film | 1 | $10M | – | Terror in the Aisles (1984) $10M |
| October 1985 3 films · +45% | 3 | $14.5M | +45% | Silver Bullet (1985) $12.4M |
| October 1986 2 films · −29% | 2 | $10.2M | −29% | Deadly Friend (1986) $9M |
| October 1987 5 films · +193% | 5 | $30M | +193% | Prince of Darkness (1987) $14.2M |
| October 1988 4 films · −16% | 4 | $25.2M | −16% | Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) $17.8M |
| October 1989 3 films · +13% | 3 | $28.4M | +13% | Shocker (1989) $16.6M |
Archive
Horror Box Office in 1989, Month by Month
The months of 1989 with their totals: April leads with $65.3M, led by Pet Sematary (1989).
- January $9.9M #1 DeepStar Six (1989)
- February $38.9M #1 The Fly II (1989)
- March $15.7M #1 Leviathan (1989)
- April $65.3M #1 Pet Sematary (1989)
- May $9.5M #1 Warlock (1989)
- June $728K #1 Vampire's Kiss (1989)
- July $14.3M #1 Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
- August $29.2M #1 A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)
- September No grosses
- October $28.4M #1 Shocker (1989)
- November $2.4M #1 Communion (1989)
- December No grosses
FAQ
Horror Box Office October 1989: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 3 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing horror movie in October 1989?
Shocker (1989) leads with $16.6M worldwide, $16.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) at $11.6M and Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989) at $192.6K.
How much did horror movies released in October 1989 earn?
3 horror films released in October 1989 report a worldwide gross, $28.4M in all, or $9.5M per film on average.
How many horror movies released in October 1989 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Shocker (1989), earned $16.6M.
How is the October 1989 horror box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in October 1989. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the October 1989 horror box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.