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'Paranormal' hauls in $22M to slay 'Saw VI'
Associated Press
In this film publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, a scene from the film, " Paranormal Activity," is shown.
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Published: October 25, 2009
LOS ANGELES - "Paranormal Activity" has won a weekend battle of fright films over part six of the "Saw" franchise.
The upstart chiller "Paranormal Activity" went into nationwide release and took over the No. 1 spot with $22 million. That compares to just $14.8 million for the debut of "Saw VI," a franchise that has been an annual Halloween fixture since 2004.
After four weeks in narrower release, distributor Paramount slotted "Paranormal Activity" into 1,945 theaters. That still was just under two-thirds of the 3,036 theater count for "Saw VI."
"Paramount Activity" raised its total haul to $62.5 million.
The low-budget movie was shot for a reported $15,000 but has become a horror sensation because of online fan buzz.
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