#1 of 9 #1 horror movie of July 2012
2012 · Horror, Drama
$25.1M worldwide · 49% of the chart's total
No US & Canada figure reported
Horror box office · July 2012
Horror Box Office, July 2012: Top-Grossing Releases
Helter Skelter (2012) is the highest-grossing horror movie released in July 2012, with $25.1M worldwide, ahead of Red Lights (2012) at $14.1M and The Pact (2012) at $5.7M. 9 horror films released in July 2012 report a worldwide gross, $51.2M in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. That is down 91% on June 2012, whose releases took $559.6M. By language, Japanese leads with $25.1M across 1 horror release.
- July 2012 releases with a gross
- 9
- combined worldwide
- $51.2M
- Helter Skelter (2012), the #1
- $25.1M
- vs June 2012
- −91%
#1 of 9 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Horror Hits of July 2012?
Helter Skelter (2012) leads with $25.1M, 49% of the total. The top 5 together took $50.2M, 98% of what all 9 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 July 2012, 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 2012.
- 1 Jul 14, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $25.1M
- 2 Jul 13, 2012 US and Canada: $52.6K Rest of the world: $14.1M Worldwide: $14.1M
- 3 Jul 6, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.7M
- 4 Jul 25, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M
- 5 Jul 25, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.5M
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Jul 31, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $651.9K - 7
Jul 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $335.6K - 8
Jul 7, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.8K - 9
Jul 9, 2012 US and Canada: $1.1K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $1.1K
By release week
Which Week of July 2012 Had the Biggest Releases?
Films released in week 28 (Jul 8–14) took $39.5M, led by Helter Skelter (2012). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.
- Week 27 Wk 27 Jul 1–7 The Pact (2012) $5.7M The Pact (2012)
- Week 28 Wk 28 Jul 8–14 Helter Skelter (2012) $39.5M Helter Skelter (2012)
- Week 29 Wk 29 Jul 15–21 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- Week 30 Wk 30 Jul 22–28 Horror Stories (2012) $5.3M Horror Stories (2012)
- Week 31 Wk 31 Jul 29–Aug 4 The Haunting of Whaley House (2012) $651.9K The Haunting of Whaley House (2012)
Earlier years
How Does July 2012 Compare With July in Earlier Years?
Of these 10 years, July 2009 earned the most: $121.1M from 10 films, led by Orphan (2009). July 2012 took $51.2M.
| Month | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2003 2 films | 2 | $1.8M | – | Saaya (2003) $1.1M |
| July 2004 5 films · +243% | 5 | $6.1M | +243% | Ju-on: The Grudge (2004) $2.7M |
| July 2005 3 films · +1433% | 3 | $93.3M | +1433% | Dark Water (2005) $68.4M |
| July 2006 3 films · −88% | 3 | $11.2M | −88% | Open Water 2: Adrift (2006) $6.8M |
| July 2007 10 films · +42% | 10 | $15.9M | +42% | Captivity (2007) $10.9M |
| July 2008 1 film · −99% | 1 | $140.1K | −99% | Baghead (2008) $140.1K |
| July 2009 10 films · +86313% | 10 | $121.1M | +86313% | Orphan (2009) $77.9M |
| July 2010 6 films · −83% | 6 | $20.5M | −83% | [Rec] 2 (2010) $18.9M |
| July 2011 7 films · +45% | 7 | $29.7M | +45% | Mysterious Island (2011) $14M |
| July 2012 9 films · +72% | 9 | $51.2M | +72% | Helter Skelter (2012) $25.1M |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Horror Movies Speak in July 2012?
Japanese-language horror films took $25.1M across 1 film, 49% of the total, ahead of English-language horror films ($14.8M) and Korean-language horror films ($2.9M).
Archive
Horror Box Office in 2012, Month by Month
The months of 2012 with their totals: June leads with $559.6M, led by Prometheus (2012).
- January $263.2M #1 Underworld: Awakening (2012)
- February $465.7M #1 Safe House (2012)
- March $23.9M #1 Silent House (2012)
- April $71.4M #1 The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
- May $308.6M #1 Dark Shadows (2012)
- June $559.6M #1 Prometheus (2012)
- July $51.2M #1 Helter Skelter (2012)
- August $223.4M #1 ParaNorman (2012)
- September $348.9M #1 Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
- October $380.7M #1 Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)
- November $38.4M #1 Lesson of the Evil (2012)
- December $7.5M #1 Blue Exorcist: The Movie (2012)
FAQ
Horror Box Office July 2012: 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 9 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing horror movie in July 2012?
Helter Skelter (2012) leads with $25.1M worldwide. Next come Red Lights (2012) at $14.1M and The Pact (2012) at $5.7M.
How much did horror movies released in July 2012 earn?
9 horror films released in July 2012 report a worldwide gross, $51.2M in all, or $5.7M per film on average. June 2012 releases took $559.6M.
How many horror movies released in July 2012 made $1 billion?
None. The biggest, Helter Skelter (2012), earned $25.1M.
How is the July 2012 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 2012. 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 2012 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.