#1 of 5 #1 horror movie of July 1999
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
1999 · Mystery, Thriller
$248.6M worldwide · 38% of the chart's total
$140.5M US & Canada · 57% $108.1M elsewhere · 43%
Horror box office · July 1999
Horror Box Office, July 1999: Top-Grossing Releases
The Blair Witch Project (1999) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in July 1999, with $248.6M worldwide, ahead of The Haunting (1999) at $177.3M and Deep Blue Sea (1999) at $164.6M. 5 horror films released in July 1999 report a worldwide gross, $647.7M in all, 52% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. By language, English leads with $647.7M across 5 horror releases.
- July 1999 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $647.7M
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- earned in the US & Canada
- 52%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of July 1999?
The Blair Witch Project (1999) leads with $248.6M, 38% of the total. The top 5 together took $647.7M, almost all of what the 5 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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Number 5
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The chart
Every Horror Release of July 1999, 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 July 1999.
- 1 Jul 16, 1999 US and Canada: $140.5M Rest of the world: $108.1M Worldwide: $248.6M
- 2 Jul 23, 1999 US and Canada: $91.4M Rest of the world: $85.9M Worldwide: $177.3M
- 3 Jul 28, 1999 US and Canada: $73.6M Rest of the world: $91M Worldwide: $164.6M
- 4 Jul 16, 1999 US and Canada: $31.8M Rest of the world: $25.1M Worldwide: $56.9M
- 5 Jul 4, 1999 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $207.5K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in July 1999?
Of the top 5, The Blair Witch Project (1999) earned the biggest share at home (57% in the US & Canada), while Deep Blue Sea (1999) made 55% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $337.4M (52%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 5 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Blair Witch Project (1999) $248.6M $140.5M US & Canada · 57% $108.1M elsewhere · 43%
- 2 The Haunting (1999) $177.3M $91.4M US & Canada · 52% $85.9M elsewhere · 48%
- 3 Deep Blue Sea (1999) $164.6M $73.6M US & Canada · 45% $91M elsewhere · 55%
- 4 Lake Placid (1999) $56.9M $31.8M US & Canada · 56% $25.1M elsewhere · 44%
- 5 Komodo (1999) $207.5K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of July 1999 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 29 (Jul 11–17) took $305.5M, led by The Blair Witch Project (1999). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jun 27–Jul 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 4–10 Komodo (1999) $207.5K Komodo (1999)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 11–17 The Blair Witch Project (1999) $305.5M The Blair Witch Project (1999)
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 18–24 The Haunting (1999) $177.3M The Haunting (1999)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 25–31 Deep Blue Sea (1999) $164.6M Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Earlier years
How Does July 1999 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 1999 earned the most: $647.7M from 5 films, led by The Blair Witch Project (1999).
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1990 1 film | 1 | $53.2M | – | Arachnophobia (1990) $53.2M |
| July 1991 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1992 3 films | 3 | $165.7M | – | Death Becomes Her (1992) $149M |
| July 1993 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1994 No films | 0 | – | – | – |
| July 1995 1 film | 1 | $113.4M | – | Species (1995) $113.4M |
| July 1996 1 film · −74% | 1 | $29.4M | −74% | The Frighteners (1996) $29.4M |
| July 1997 1 film · −100% | 1 | $19.1K | −100% | The Manson Family (1997) $19.1K |
| July 1998 1 film · +91410% | 1 | $17.5M | +91410% | Disturbing Behavior (1998) $17.5M |
| July 1999 5 films · +3598% | 5 | $647.7M | +3598% | The Blair Witch Project (1999) $248.6M |
Archive
Horror Box Office in 1999, Month by Month
The months of 1999 with their totals: July leads with $647.7M, led by The Blair Witch Project (1999).
- January $42.7M #1 Virus (1999)
- February No grosses
- March $19.9M #1 The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
- April $7M #1 Idle Hands (1999)
- May $215.8K #1 Revelation (1999)
- June $98.2K #1 Possessed (1999)
- July $647.7M #1 The Blair Witch Project (1999)
- August $19.6M #1 The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
- September $89.4M #1 Stigmata (1999)
- October $53.1M #1 House on Haunted Hill (1999)
- November $363.6M #1 End of Days (1999)
- December $23.5M #1 Stir of Echoes (1999)
FAQ
Horror Box Office July 1999: 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 5 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing horror movie in July 1999?
The Blair Witch Project (1999) leads with $248.6M worldwide, $140.5M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Haunting (1999) at $177.3M and Deep Blue Sea (1999) at $164.6M.
How much did horror movies released in July 1999 earn?
5 horror films released in July 1999 report a worldwide gross, $647.7M in all, or $129.5M per film on average.
How many horror movies released in July 1999 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by The Blair Witch Project (1999) with $248.6M.
How is the July 1999 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 July 1999. 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 July 1999 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.