Horror films bring in a vast amount of revenue during the month of October. Here are the “Top 10 Horror Films” based on total box office receipts as compiled by Box Office Mojo. These figures are based from information from 1978 to the present. The site also reminds you that some movies from the ’70s and ’80s do not have box office records and do not appear on the chart.
1. Scream
2. Scream 2
3. Scream 3
4. Freddy Vs. Jason
5. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
6. I Know What You Did Last Summer
7. Friday the 13th
8. A Nightmare on Elm Street
9. Halloween
10. Halloween: H20
Didn’t find your favorite? The website lists the top 98 films. Click HERE for the full list.