#1 of 5 #1 horror movie of October 2003
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
2003 · Thriller, Horror
$107.4M worldwide · 86% of the chart's total
$80.6M US & Canada · 75% $26.8M elsewhere · 25%
Horror box office · October 2003
Horror Box Office, October 2003: Top-Grossing Releases
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in October 2003, with $107.4M worldwide, ahead of House of the Dead (2003) at $13.8M and Evil Words (2003) at $2M. 5 horror films released in October 2003 report a worldwide gross, $124.5M in all, 75% of it from the US & Canada. One film crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 180% on September 2003, whose releases took $44.5M. By language, English leads with $121.3M across 3 horror releases.
- October 2003 releases with a gross
- 5
- combined worldwide
- $124.5M
- film crossed $100M
- 1
- vs September 2003
- +180%
#1 of 5 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of October 2003?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) leads with $107.4M, 86% of the total. The top 5 together took $124.5M, 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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The chart
Every Horror Release of October 2003, 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 2003.
- 1 Oct 17, 2003 US and Canada: $80.6M Rest of the world: $26.8M Worldwide: $107.4M
- 2 Oct 10, 2003 US and Canada: $10.2M Rest of the world: $3.6M Worldwide: $13.8M
- 3 Oct 3, 2003 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: Worldwide: $2M
- 4 Oct 23, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.1M
- 5 Oct 17, 2003 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $137.9K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in October 2003?
Of the top 5, Evil Words (2003) earned the biggest share at home (100% in the US & Canada), while House of the Dead (2003) made 26% of its gross abroad. Across all 5 films, $92.8M (75%) came from the US & Canada. 2 films of the top 5 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) $107.4M $80.6M US & Canada · 75% $26.8M elsewhere · 25%
- 2 House of the Dead (2003) $13.8M $10.2M US & Canada · 74% $3.6M elsewhere · 26%
- 3 Evil Words (2003) $2M $2M US & Canada · 100% elsewhere · 0%
- 4 The Park (2003) $1.1M No US & Canada figure reported
- 5 The Locals (2003) $137.9K No US & Canada figure reported
By release week
Which Week of October 2003 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 42 (Oct 12–18) took $107.5M, led by The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 40 Wk 40 Sep 28–Oct 4 Evil Words (2003) $2M Evil Words (2003)
- Week 41 Wk 41 Oct 5–11 House of the Dead (2003) $13.8M House of the Dead (2003)
- Week 42 Wk 42 Oct 12–18 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) $107.5M The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
- Week 43 Wk 43 Oct 19–25 The Park (2003) $1.1M The Park (2003)
- Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 26–Nov 1 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years
How Does October 2003 Compare With October in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, October 2002 earned the most: $331.8M from 9 films, led by The Ring (2002). October 2003 took $124.5M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1994 2 films | 2 | $8.8M | – | 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 |
| October 2002 9 films · +192% | 9 | $331.8M | +192% | The Ring (2002) $249.3M |
| October 2003 5 films · −62% | 5 | $124.5M | −62% | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) $107.4M |
Archive
Horror Box Office in 2003, Month by Month
The months of 2003 with their totals: August leads with $179.8M, led by Freddy vs. Jason (2003).
- January $139.8M #1 Final Destination 2 (2003)
- February $1.2M #1 Dark Woods (2003)
- March $93.6M #1 Dreamcatcher (2003)
- April $124.1M #1 Identity (2003)
- May $28.7M #1 Wrong Turn (2003)
- June $88.4M #1 28 Days Later... (2003)
- July $1.8M #1 Saaya (2003)
- August $179.8M #1 Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
- September $44.5M #1 Cabin Fever (2003)
- October $124.5M #1 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
- November $144M #1 Gothika (2003)
- December No grosses
FAQ
Horror Box Office October 2003: 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 October 2003?
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) leads with $107.4M worldwide, $80.6M of it in the US & Canada. Next come House of the Dead (2003) at $13.8M and Evil Words (2003) at $2M.
How much did horror movies released in October 2003 earn?
5 horror films released in October 2003 report a worldwide gross, $124.5M in all, or $24.9M per film on average. September 2003 releases took $44.5M.
How many horror movies released in October 2003 made $1 billion?
None. 1 film crossed $100 million, led by The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) with $107.4M.
How is the October 2003 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 2003. 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 2003 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.