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Horror is one of the most popular film genres among the public. Horror films have a unique appeal, resulting in a consistently growing number of viewers over time.
Of the many horror films, some have been incredibly successful in chilling and captivating audiences. This is evident in their fantastic revenue.
Based on IMDB data, here are the 5 highest-grossing horror films up to 2020.
1. *It* (2017) – US$701.8 million (Rp10.09 trillion)
2. *World War Z* (2013) – US$540 million (Rp7.76 trillion)
3. *The Meg* (2018) – US$530.26 million (Rp7.62 trillion)
4. *It Chapter Two* (2019) – US$473.09 million (Rp6.8 trillion)
5. *The Exorcist* (1973) – US$441.3 million (Rp6.34 trillion)
The horror film *It*, adapted from Stephen King's novel and produced by New Line and Warner Bros., successfully broke the record as the highest-grossing horror film worldwide until 2020.
The film *It* stars actor Bill Skarsgard as a terrifying clown who terrorizes children in a quiet town in Maine, United States. *It* premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre on September 5, 2017, and was released in the United States on September 8, 2017.
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