#1 of 6 #1 horror movie of October 2001
2001 · Mystery, Thriller
$68.5M worldwide · 60% of the chart's total
$41.9M US & Canada · 61% $26.6M elsewhere · 39%
Horror box office · October 2001
Horror Box Office, October 2001: Top-Grossing Releases
Thirteen Ghosts (2001) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in October 2001, with $68.5M worldwide, ahead of Joy Ride (2001) at $36.6M and Bones (2001) at $8.4M. 6 horror films released in October 2001 report a worldwide gross, $113.7M in all, 63% of it from the US & Canada. By language, English leads with $113.6M across 5 horror releases.
- October 2001 releases with a gross
- 6
- combined worldwide
- $113.7M
- Thirteen Ghosts (2001), the #1
- $68.5M
- earned in the US & Canada
- 63%
#1 of 6 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of October 2001?
Thirteen Ghosts (2001) leads with $68.5M, 60% of the total. The top 5 together took $113.7M, almost all of what the 6 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Horror Release of October 2001, 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 2001.
- 1 Oct 26, 2001 US and Canada: $41.9M Rest of the world: $26.6M Worldwide: $68.5M
- 2 Oct 5, 2001 US and Canada: $22M Rest of the world: $14.7M Worldwide: $36.6M
- 3 Oct 24, 2001 US and Canada: $7.3M Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $8.4M
- 4 Oct 12, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $145K
- 5 Oct 10, 2001 US and Canada: $69.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $69.9K
- 6
Oct 26, 2001 US and Canada: $2.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2.6K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2001?
Of the top 6, Werckmeister Harmonies (2001) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while Joy Ride (2001) made 40% of its gross abroad. Across all 6 films, $71.2M (63%) came from the US & Canada. 1 film of the top 6 reports no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Thirteen Ghosts (2001) $68.5M $41.9M US & Canada · 61% $26.6M elsewhere · 39%
- 2 Joy Ride (2001) $36.6M $22M US & Canada · 60% $14.7M elsewhere · 40%
- 3 Bones (2001) $8.4M $7.3M US & Canada · 87% $1.1M elsewhere · 13%
- 4 Dagon (2001) $145K No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 Werckmeister Harmonies (2001) $69.9K $69.9K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 6 Ginger Snaps (2001) $2.6K $2.6K US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
By release week
Which Week of October 2001 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 43 (Oct 21–27) took $76.8M, led by Thirteen Ghosts (2001). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 30–Oct 6 Joy Ride (2001) $36.6M Joy Ride (2001)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 7–13 Dagon (2001) $215K Dagon (2001)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 14–20 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 21–27 Thirteen Ghosts (2001) $76.8M Thirteen Ghosts (2001)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 28–Nov 3 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2001 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). October 2001 took $113.7M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1992 2 films | 2 | $34.2M | – | 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 |
| October 1998 3 films · −76% | 3 | $71.7M | −76% | Bride of Chucky (1998) $50.7M |
| October 1999 4 films · −26% | 4 | $53.1M | −26% | House on Haunted Hill (1999) $42.6M |
| October 2000 6 films · +102% | 6 | $107.2M | +102% | Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) $47.7M |
| October 2001 6 films · +6% | 6 | $113.7M | +6% | Thirteen Ghosts (2001) $68.5M |
Archive
Horror Box Office in 2001, Month by Month
The months of 2001 with their totals: August leads with $471.1M, led by The Others (2001).
- January $159.1K #1 Sleepless (2001)
- February $76.1M #1 Haunted Castle (2001)
- March $21.3K #1 Visitor Q (2001)
- April $19.4M #1 The Forsaken (2001)
- May No grosses
- June $169.1K #1 Kat (2001)
- July $590.5K #1 Karmina 2 (2001)
- August $471.1M #1 The Others (2001)
- September $4.3M #1 Soul Survivors (2001)
- October $113.7M #1 Thirteen Ghosts (2001)
- November $25.2M #1 Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
- December $1.5M #1 2002 (2001)
FAQ
Horror Box Office October 2001: 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 6 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing horror movie in October 2001?
Thirteen Ghosts (2001) leads with $68.5M worldwide, $41.9M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Joy Ride (2001) at $36.6M and Bones (2001) at $8.4M.
How much did horror movies released in October 2001 earn?
6 horror films released in October 2001 report a worldwide gross, $113.7M in all, or $19M per film on average.
How many horror movies released in October 2001 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Thirteen Ghosts (2001), earned $68.5M.
How is the October 2001 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 2001. 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 2001 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.