#1 of 3 #1 horror movie of October 1997
1997 · Drama, Mystery
$152.9M worldwide · 50% of the chart's total
$60.9M US & Canada · 40% $92M elsewhere · 60%
Horror box office · October 1997
Horror Box Office, October 1997: Top-Grossing Releases
The Devil's Advocate (1997) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in October 1997, with $152.9M worldwide, ahead of I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) at $125.6M and An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) at $26.6M. 3 horror films released in October 1997 report a worldwide gross, $305.1M in all, 52% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion.
- October 1997 releases with a gross
- 3
- combined worldwide
- $305.1M
- films crossed $100M
- 2
- earned in the US & Canada
- 52%
#1 of 3 Top 3
What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of October 1997?
The Devil's Advocate (1997) leads with $152.9M, 50% of the total. The top 3 together took $305.1M, 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.
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Number 3
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The chart
Every Horror Release of October 1997, 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 1997.
- 1 Oct 17, 1997 US and Canada: $60.9M Rest of the world: $92M Worldwide: $152.9M
- 2 I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)Oct 17, 1997 US and Canada: $72.6M Rest of the world: $53M Worldwide: $125.6M
Oct 17, 1997 · English · Mystery, Thriller, Horror $125.6M worldwide - 3 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)Oct 31, 1997 US and Canada: $26.6M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $26.6M Oct 31, 1997 · English · Thriller, Horror, Comedy $26.6M worldwide
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 1997?
Of the top 3, An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while The Devil's Advocate (1997) made 60% of its gross abroad. Across all 3 films, $160.1M (52%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 The Devil's Advocate (1997) $152.9M $60.9M US & Canada · 40% $92M elsewhere · 60%
- 2 I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) $125.6M $72.6M US & Canada · 58% $53M elsewhere · 42%
- 3 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) $26.6M $26.6M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 1997 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 42 (Oct 12–18) took $278.5M, led by The Devil's Advocate (1997). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 5–11 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 12–18 The Devil's Advocate (1997) $278.5M The Devil's Advocate (1997)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 19–25 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) $26.6M An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)
Earlier years
How Does October 1997 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 1997 earned the most: $305.1M from 3 films, led by The Devil's Advocate (1997).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1988 4 films | 4 | $25.2M | – | Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) $17.8M |
| October 1989 3 films · +13% | 3 | $28.4M | +13% | Shocker (1989) $16.6M |
| October 1990 3 films · −39% | 3 | $17.4M | −39% | Graveyard Shift (1990) $11.6M |
| October 1991 2 films · −98% | 2 | $403.6K | −98% | Two Evil Eyes (1991) $349.6K |
| October 1992 2 films · +8375% | 2 | $34.2M | +8375% | Candyman (1992) $25.8M |
| October 1993 3 films · −100% | 3 | $56.4K | −100% | Return of the Living Dead III (1993) $54.2K |
| October 1994 2 films · +15562% | 2 | $8.8M | +15562% | The Puppet Masters (1994) $8.6M |
| October 1995 2 films · +486% | 2 | $51.8M | +486% | Copycat (1995) $32.1M |
| October 1996 1 film · −70% | 1 | $15.3M | −70% | Thinner (1996) $15.3M |
| October 1997 3 films · +1892% | 3 | $305.1M | +1892% | The Devil's Advocate (1997) $152.9M |
Archive
Horror Box Office in 1997, Month by Month
The months of 1997 with their totals: October leads with $305.1M, led by The Devil's Advocate (1997).
- January $34M #1 The Relic (1997)
- February $3.8M #1 Lost Highway (1997)
- March No grosses
- April $136.9M #1 Anaconda (1997)
- May No grosses
- June No grosses
- July $19.1K #1 The Manson Family (1997)
- August $52.2M #1 Event Horizon (1997)
- September $15.9M #1 Wishmaster (1997)
- October $305.1M #1 The Devil's Advocate (1997)
- November $234.8K #1 Cure (1997)
- December $172.4M #1 Scream 2 (1997)
FAQ
Horror Box Office October 1997: 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 1997?
The Devil's Advocate (1997) leads with $152.9M worldwide, $60.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) at $125.6M and An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) at $26.6M.
How much did horror movies released in October 1997 earn?
3 horror films released in October 1997 report a worldwide gross, $305.1M in all, or $101.7M per film on average.
How many horror movies released in October 1997 made $1 billion?
None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by The Devil's Advocate (1997) with $152.9M.
How is the October 1997 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 1997. 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 1997 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.