For all art subjects in general and for the horror series in particular, investing a huge amount of money to be able to create perfect works in both content and revenue is utmost. normal. In fact, there have been many films that achieved huge sales when they made the right investment decision. Horror movies are the same. When it comes to horror movies, we often mention huge profits from small budgets, but not without well-invested and well-catered movies. Here are 10 horror movies with the largest budget in the world, the list is compiled by the most prestigious websites.
1 THE EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING (2004) - $ 78 million
Exorcist: The Beginning 2004 Trailer
Exorcist: The Beginning is a 2004 American supernatural horror film directed by Renny Harlin. The film acts as The prestory of The Exorcist. This is the fourth installment in The Exorcist series. The film is joined by Stellan Skarsgård, Izabella Scorupco and James D'Arcy.
Unlike most horror films in the entertainment industry, The Exorcist has been planned for many years, but it has been interrupted by a few issues including the death of the film director, J. Frankenheimer, before the production began. However, the estimated budget of the project was about 80 million ($ 50 million for Harlin and $30 million for the Schrader version). Although this budget has compensated Harlin's losses, it has failed to offset the project's total budget losses.
2 THE INVASION (2007) - $ 80 million
THE INVASION (2007) trailer
"The Invasion " is a 2007 American sci-fiction thriller film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, with additional scenes written by The Wachowskis and directed by James McTeigue, and starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
It was one of the most expensive horror films to be released in the year 2006 but was postponed to 2007. After its release, "Invasion " gained about 6 million dollars over the first one week, but failed to recollect the production budget by about 80 million dollars after reaching a total turnover of $40 million.
3 SHUTTER ISLAND (2010) - About $ 80 million
Shutter Island (2010) Trailer
Shutter Island is a psychological-mystery thriller film produced in 2010 by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, based on the novel by Dennis Lehane.
This is undoubtedly one of the most expensive horror films ever made, and it is based on D. Lehane's 2003 novel of the same name. The film won a total of roughly 294 million dollars (128 million in its first domestic release, and 166 million international dollars), thereby overcoming its budget estimate of about 80 million dollars.
4 THE HAUNTING (1999) - $ 90 million
The Haunting (1999) - Trailer
The Haunting is a 1999 American supernatural horror film directed by Jan de Bont. The film is remake of the American psychological horror film of the same name. Both are based on The 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.
A remake of the year 1963 horror film, The Haunting (1999) has a budget estimate of approximately 90 million ($ 80 million for production and $10 million for the domestic television advertising campaign). Fortunately, it consumes a budget of 80 million, but does not include advertising costs. Essentially, it does not succeed financially as anticipated.
5 HANNIBAL (2001) - $ 87 million
Hannibal (2001) - Official Trailer
Hannibal was a 2001 American horror thriller film directed by Ridley Scott, which was transformed from Thomas Harris ' 1999 novel of the same name.
According to a report published in the Los Angeles Times in 1999, it has been speculated that Hannibal's transition could cost about 100 million since actors such as Jodie and Hopkins, and director Demme, could receive 15 million dollars, $5 million and 19 million dollars. The horror film took three weeks at number one in the United States ticketing office with a total turnover of 520 million.
6 HOLLOW MAN - $ 95 million
Hollow Man (2000) Official Trailer
"Hollow Man " is a science fiction film mixed with sensational horror elements directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Shue, and Josh Brolin.
Despite the Ungood reviews from critics, the horror film Hollow Man debuted at its highest position on the weekend of the premiere with a huge turnover of 26 million dollars. However, it has reached a total turnover of roughly 190 million dollars worldwide, surpassing the production budget of 95 million dollars.
7 WHAT LIES BENEATH (2000) - $ 100 million
What Lies Beneath (2000) Trailer
What Lies Beneath is an American supernatural horror film of 2000 directed by Robert Zemeckis and Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer starring as a couple experiencing bizarre obsession about their house. It was the company's first film that produces the ImageMovers of Zemeckis.
Although the production of this horror film was originally invested at $50 million, but when released in July 7, 2000, the budget grew to 100 million. It was just under $30 million within the first week and continued throughout the summer to over 155 million in the United States and US $300 million globally.
8 PROMETHEUS (2012) - $ 130 million
PROMETHEUS Trailer
It is a science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof. The film starred Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron.
Prometheus entered the production stage in 2010 with the leap involved in the use of technology that the horror film required. It was filmed with a 3D camera in several locations such as Britain, Iceland, Scotland and Spain, and thus increased its budget to about 130 million dollars. Fortunately, it has collected over 403 million dollars worldwide, although there are mixed reactions from critics.
9 I AM LEGEND (2007) - $ 150 million
Am Legend (2007) Trailer
"I Am Legend " is a post-apocalypse American science fiction action thriller film from the year 2007 based on the novel of the same name, directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Will Smith as the virologist of the US Army Robert Neville.
I Am Legend is one of the most expensive post-apocalypse science fiction thriller films based on the 1954 novel of the same name by R. Matheson. It is interesting to note that the filming of New York citizens who evacuated from the city spent about $5 million in the budget of $150 million. The film has collected 256 million dollars in North America and $585 million around the world.
10 THE WOLFMAN (2010) - $ 170 million
THE WOLFMAN (2010) trailer
"The Wolfman " is an American supernatural horror film directed by Joe Johnston. The film remake of The 1941 horror film The Wolf Man, though, The plot has been changed quite a lot. The film stars Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Geraldine Chaplin.
Based on the horror film about the 1941 classic Werewolf of the same name, "The Wolfman " has collected over 19 million dollars during the premiere day and 31 million dollars on weekends, finishing third at the ticket office in 2010. Unfortunately, it collects about just about 140 million dollars, nearly does not exceed the budget by about $150 to $170 million.
