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Horror Box Office 1992: Highest-Grossing Horror Movies

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in 1992, with $215.9M worldwide, ahead of Death Becomes Her (1992) at $149M and Raising Cain (1992) at $37.2M. 16 horror films released in 1992 report a worldwide gross, $571M in all, 58% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 100% on 1991, whose releases took $285.2M. By language, English leads with $571M across 16 horror releases.

1992 releases with a gross
16
combined worldwide
$571M
films crossed $100M
2
vs 1991
+100%
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) movie poster #1 of 16
#1 horror movie of 1992

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

1992 · Drama, Fantasy

$215.9M worldwide · 38% of the chart's total

$82.5M US & Canada · 38% $133.3M elsewhere · 62%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of 1992?

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) leads with $215.9M, 38% of the total. The top 5 together took $464.7M, 81% of what all 16 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) movie poster Number 1
    $215.9M Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
    $82.5M US & Canada · 38% $133.3M elsewhere · 62%
  2. Death Becomes Her (1992) movie poster Number 2
    $149M Death Becomes Her (1992)
    $58.4M US & Canada · 39% $90.6M elsewhere · 61%
  3. Raising Cain (1992) movie poster Number 3
    $37.2M Raising Cain (1992)
    $21.4M US & Canada · 57% $15.8M elsewhere · 43%
  4. The Lawnmower Man (1992) movie poster Number 4
    $32.1M The Lawnmower Man (1992)
    $32.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. Sleepwalkers (1992) movie poster Number 5
    $30.5M Sleepwalkers (1992)
    $30.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Horror Release of 1992, 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 1992.

  1. 1 Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) movie poster
    Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) Nov 13, 1992 · English · Drama, Fantasy, Horror $215.9M worldwide
    Nov 13, 1992 US and Canada: $82.5M Rest of the world: $133.3M Worldwide: $215.9M
  2. 2 Death Becomes Her (1992) movie poster
    Death Becomes Her (1992) Jul 31, 1992 · English · Fantasy, Horror, Comedy $149M worldwide
    Jul 31, 1992 US and Canada: $58.4M Rest of the world: $90.6M Worldwide: $149M
  3. 3 Raising Cain (1992) movie poster
    Raising Cain (1992) Aug 7, 1992 · English · Drama, Thriller, Horror $37.2M worldwide
    Aug 7, 1992 US and Canada: $21.4M Rest of the world: $15.8M Worldwide: $37.2M
  4. 4 The Lawnmower Man (1992) movie poster
    The Lawnmower Man (1992) Mar 6, 1992 · English · Sci-Fi, Horror $32.1M worldwide
    Mar 6, 1992 US and Canada: $32.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $32.1M
  5. 5 Sleepwalkers (1992) movie poster
    Sleepwalkers (1992) Apr 10, 1992 · English · Horror $30.5M worldwide
    Apr 10, 1992 US and Canada: $30.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $30.5M
  6. 6 Candyman (1992) movie poster
    Candyman (1992) Oct 16, 1992 · English · Thriller, Horror $25.8M worldwide
    Oct 16, 1992 US and Canada: $25.8M Rest of the world: $3.6K Worldwide: $25.8M
  7. 7 Pet Sematary II (1992) movie poster
    Pet Sematary II (1992) Aug 28, 1992 · English · Fantasy, Horror $17.1M worldwide
    Aug 28, 1992 US and Canada: $17.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $17.1M
  8. 8 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) movie poster
    Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) Jul 31, 1992 · English · Action, Horror, Comedy $16.6M worldwide
    Jul 31, 1992 US and Canada: $16.6M Rest of the world: $800 Worldwide: $16.6M
  9. 9 Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) movie poster
    Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) Sep 11, 1992 · English · Horror $12.5M worldwide
    Sep 11, 1992 US and Canada: $12.5M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $12.5M
  10. 10 Whispers in the Dark (1992) movie poster
    Whispers in the Dark (1992) Aug 6, 1992 · English · Thriller, Horror, Mystery $11.1M worldwide
    Aug 6, 1992 US and Canada: $11.1M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $11.1M
  11. 11 Dr. Giggles (1992) movie poster
    Dr. Giggles (1992) Oct 23, 1992 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $8.4M worldwide
    Oct 23, 1992 US and Canada: $8.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $8.4M
  12. 12 Split Second (1992) movie poster
    Split Second (1992) May 1, 1992 · English · Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller $5.4M worldwide
    May 1, 1992 US and Canada: $5.4M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.4M
  13. 13 Innocent Blood (1992) movie poster
    Innocent Blood (1992) Sep 25, 1992 · English · Action, Horror, Comedy $4.9M worldwide
    Sep 25, 1992 US and Canada: $4.9M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $4.9M
  14. 14 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) movie poster
    Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) Aug 28, 1992 · English · Drama, Mystery, Thriller $4.3M worldwide
    Aug 28, 1992 US and Canada: $4.2M Rest of the world: $96.1K Worldwide: $4.3M
  15. 15 Gahan Wilson’s Diner (1992) movie poster
    Gahan Wilson’s Diner (1992) Jul 31, 1992 · English · Horror, Animation $92.1K worldwide
    Jul 31, 1992 US and Canada: $92.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $92.1K
  16. 16 The Vagrant (1992) movie poster
    The Vagrant (1992) May 15, 1992 · English · Comedy, Thriller, Horror $5.9K worldwide
    May 15, 1992 US and Canada: $5.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $5.9K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in 1992?

Of the top 10, The Lawnmower Man (1992) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) made 62% of its gross abroad. Across all 16 films, $331.1M (58%) came from the US & Canada.

  1. 1 Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) $215.9M
    $82.5M US & Canada · 38% $133.3M elsewhere · 62%
  2. 2 Death Becomes Her (1992) $149M
    $58.4M US & Canada · 39% $90.6M elsewhere · 61%
  3. 3 Raising Cain (1992) $37.2M
    $21.4M US & Canada · 57% $15.8M elsewhere · 43%
  4. 4 The Lawnmower Man (1992) $32.1M
    $32.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  5. 5 Sleepwalkers (1992) $30.5M
    $30.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  6. 6 Candyman (1992) $25.8M
    $25.8M US & Canada · 100% $3.6K elsewhere · <1%
  7. 7 Pet Sematary II (1992) $17.1M
    $17.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  8. 8 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) $16.6M
    $16.6M US & Canada · 100% $800 elsewhere · <1%
  9. 9 Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) $12.5M
    $12.5M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
  10. 10 Whispers in the Dark (1992) $11.1M
    $11.1M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
Gross bands

How Many 1992 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

2 of 16 films crossed $100M and took $364.9M between them, 64% of the total. 6 films, 38% of the list, earned under $10M.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 2 films, 13% of the list $364.9M · 64% of the gross
  • $10M to $100M 8 films, 50% of the list $183M · 32% of the gross
  • Under $10M 6 films, 38% of the list $23.1M · 4% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 1992 Earned the Most?

November releases took the most, $215.9M from 1 film, led by Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). May was the quietest month ($5.4M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  2. February Feb No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  3. March Mar The Lawnmower Man (1992) $32.1M The Lawnmower Man (1992)
  4. April Apr Sleepwalkers (1992) $30.5M Sleepwalkers (1992)
  5. May May Split Second (1992) $5.4M Split Second (1992)
  6. June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  7. July Jul Death Becomes Her (1992) $165.7M Death Becomes Her (1992)
  8. August Aug Raising Cain (1992) $69.6M Raising Cain (1992)
  9. September Sep Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992) $17.5M Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
  10. October Oct Candyman (1992) $34.2M Candyman (1992)
  11. November Nov Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) $215.9M Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
  12. December Dec No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Last 10 years

How Does 1992 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 1992 earned the most: $571M from 16 films, led by Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992).

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
1983 15 films 15 $243.8M – Jaws 3-D (1983) $88M
1984 13 films · +24% 13 $303.5M +24% Gremlins (1984) $165.4M
1985 17 films · −39% 17 $185.9M −39% A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) $30M
1986 30 films · +41% 30 $262.9M +41% The Fly (1986) $60.6M
1987 27 films · +24% 27 $325.5M +24% The Witches of Eastwick (1987) $63.8M
1988 35 films · −13% 35 $284.7M −13% A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) $49.4M
1989 24 films · −25% 24 $214.3M −25% Pet Sematary (1989) $57.5M
1990 30 films · +110% 30 $450.5M +110% Flatliners (1990) $61.5M
1991 14 films · −37% 14 $285.2M −37% Cape Fear (1991) $182.3M
1992 16 films · +100% 16 $571M +100% Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) $215.9M
Archive

Horror Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1920 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2018 leads with $3.7B, led by Venom (2018).

2020s 7 years · $15.4B
2010s 10 years · $22.6B
2000s 10 years · $12.1B
1990s 10 years · $5.4B
1980s 10 years · $2.5B
1970s 10 years · $1.7B
1960s 10 years · $33M
1950s 7 years · $24.4M
1940s 5 years · $42.7K
1930s 6 years · $168.1K
1920s 3 years · $18K
FAQ

Horror Box Office 1992: 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 16 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing horror movie in 1992?

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) leads with $215.9M worldwide, $82.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Death Becomes Her (1992) at $149M and Raising Cain (1992) at $37.2M.

How much did horror movies released in 1992 earn?

16 horror films released in 1992 report a worldwide gross, $571M in all, or $35.7M per film on average. 1991 releases took $285.2M.

How many horror movies released in 1992 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) with $215.9M.

How much of the 1992 Horror box office came from the US and Canada?

$331.1M of the $571M total, or 58%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 0 films of the 16 report no domestic figure.

How is the 1992 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 1992. 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 1992 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.