skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Funny Pictures,Cool Pictures Daily Updated
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Horror Franchises
4:12 PM
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Horror Franchises
Main Villain(s): Well…a house; a doll-house…yes, a doll-house; the people who originally lived in the Amityville house, before the Lutzs; several others (I haven’t seen all of the movies yet)
Number of Movies, etc.: 9 films (including 3 original movies, 1 remake, 4 direct-to-video films, and 1 made-for-TV movie)
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $170,533,321 (not including the sequels not shown in theaters (.i.e.: the made-for-TV movie)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $42,633,330.25
Number of Movies, etc.: 9 films (including 3 original movies, 1 remake, 4 direct-to-video films, and 1 made-for-TV movie)
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $170,533,321 (not including the sequels not shown in theaters (.i.e.: the made-for-TV movie)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $42,633,330.25
The “Amityville Horror” anthology is one of the most underrated, under-appreciated horror film franchises on this list. Spanning over 30 years, this exercise in terror is truly for the ages!
Main Villain(s): Pazuzu (the demon that possesses Reagan); several others (I have not seen “The Exorcist II: The Heretic” in a while, and I haven’t seen “The Exorcist III” yet)
Number of Movies, etc.: 7 films (4 of the original films, 1 prequel, 1 director’s cut, and 1 hardcore porno called, “The XXXorcist” (no joke))
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $331,592,458 (not counting the porno)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $47,370,351.14
Number of Movies, etc.: 7 films (4 of the original films, 1 prequel, 1 director’s cut, and 1 hardcore porno called, “The XXXorcist” (no joke))
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $331,592,458 (not counting the porno)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $47,370,351.14
“The Exorcist” is unique, in that the villain of the story actually possesses the heroes/heroines. It is by far one of the most terrifying series of films in history; so terrifying was the original “Exorcist”, that famous Christian Billy Graham claimed that the reels of film themselves were possessed by demons!
Main Villain(s): Damien Thorn; Damien’s followers (AKA: Thorn Industries); Satan; Satan’s followers
Number of Movies: 5 (including 3 original films, 1 made-for-TV movie, and 1 remake)
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $162,520,100 (not counting the made-for-TV movie)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per film: $40,630,025
Number of Movies: 5 (including 3 original films, 1 made-for-TV movie, and 1 remake)
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $162,520,100 (not counting the made-for-TV movie)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per film: $40,630,025
Ah, the Anti-Christ, born from an evil as old as time. What better horror film icon than one who has been over 10,000 years in the making?
Main Villain(s): Pamela Voorhees; Jason Voorhees; a crazed ambulance-driver; Freddy Kreuger
Number of movies, etc
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $380,637,525 Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $31,719,793.75
Number of movies, etc
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $380,637,525 Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $31,719,793.75
Neither Jason–nor this franchise–can be stopped! With 12 films, a relatively unrelated television show, and a mask that will never leave the memories of camp-counselors everywhere, Jason isn’t just a fierce, unrelenting killer: He’s also a very wealthy, fierce, unrelenting killer!
Main Villain(s): John “Jigsaw” Kramer; Jill Tuck; Detective Mark Hoffman; Dr. Lawrence Gordon; Amanda Young; and…well…technically, many of their victims considering how many of the victims were given a choice as to kill or be killed…if you haven’t seen the film(s), it’s kind of complicated
Number of Movies, etc.: 10 (including a direct-to-DVD release, the short film the first “Saw” was inspired by, and a fan-made film); 1 video game
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $342,510,598 (not counting the fan-made film, short film, direct-to-DVD release, and video game)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $34,251,059.80
Number of Movies, etc.: 10 (including a direct-to-DVD release, the short film the first “Saw” was inspired by, and a fan-made film); 1 video game
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $342,510,598 (not counting the fan-made film, short film, direct-to-DVD release, and video game)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $34,251,059.80
The most recent horror film franchise in American cinema is also one of the most successful! “Saw” turned horror cinema on its ear, by creating a horror movie icon who doesn’t kill his victims directly, but rather gets them to kill each other! Brilliant!
Main Villain(s): Pazuzu (the demon that possesses Reagan); several others (I have not seen “The Exorcist II: The Heretic” in a while, and I haven’t seen “The Exorcist III” yet)
Number of Movies, etc.: 7 films (4 of the original films, 1 prequel, 1 director’s cut, and 1 hardcore porno called, “The XXXorcist” (no joke))
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $331,592,458 (not counting the porno)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $47,370,351.14
Number of Movies, etc.: 7 films (4 of the original films, 1 prequel, 1 director’s cut, and 1 hardcore porno called, “The XXXorcist” (no joke))
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $331,592,458 (not counting the porno)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $47,370,351.14
“The Exorcist” is unique, in that the villain of the story actually possesses the heroes/heroines. It is by far one of the most terrifying series of films in history; so terrifying was the original “Exorcist”, that famous Christian Billy Graham claimed that the reels of film themselves were possessed by demons!
Main Villain(s): Michael Myers (although, his father was also a villain in the remake, if you think about it…); a creepy old guy who makes killer masks; a satanic cult; the orderlies who raped that poor girl in the remake; the guy who bails Michael out of prison
Number of Movies, etc.: 10 films; 1 video game
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $307,729,650 (not counting the video game)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $30,772,965
Number of Movies, etc.: 10 films; 1 video game
Amount of Money Grossed, to date: $307,729,650 (not counting the video game)
Average Amount of Money Grossed, per movie: $30,772,965
Michael Myers is one of the oldest–and most recognized–horror movie icons in American history. Whether it was John Carpenter, or a suddenly competent Rob Zombie, “Halloween” has always been the deadliest–and one of the most profitable–of holidays!
Funny Chinese wedding
Apr 15, 2011 12:16 PM
Funny Chinese wedding
The groom wore a suit over the lingerie, but for cowards attachedbanana ...
Weird celebrity insurance policies
Apr 14, 2011 7:53 AM
Weird celebrity insurance policies
It's not always the celebrity who foots the bill. Instead, the insurance policy is often covered by an entertainment company or endorser. For example, Proctor & Gamble has an insurance policy on the long, wavy tresses of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu because the NFL great is the face of the company's Head & Shoulders shampoo. Likewise, Aquafresh toothpaste has insured the teeth of "Ugly Betty" star America Ferrera for $10 million, making her a poster child for the pearly white smile. Insiders speculate that insuring body parts is a way for a company to get media attention for a celebrity or ignite attention for a brand -- and to increase the overall dollar value of a highly profitable star.
Going a step beyond the idea of insuring body parts, David Lee Roth, the former lead singer of the group Van Halen, decided to pay a premium on his sperm with an insurance policy of more than $1 million, according to the British newspaper The Independent. Some say this was a forward-thinking move, guarding against possible paternity suits.
Country music legend Dolly Parton, who is almost as well known for her curvy figure as for her singing and acting, has insured her 42-inch bust for $600,000, reports ABC News. That's $300,000 per breast -- pretty good money for a woman who grew up poor in an isolated corner of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Gene Simmons, the bassist for the iconic late-'70s band Kiss, added his own signature move -- sticking out his extra-long tongue -- to the band's widely recognizable stage presence of black-and-white face paint and distinctive jumpsuits. His tongue, which is rumored to have been surgically enhanced, was reportedly insured for $1 million when Kiss was at its peak.
Several media sources have reported that Keith Richards, the legendarily hard-living guitarist for the Rolling Stones, has insured the middle finger on his left hand for $1.6 million.
With their paparazzi, bodyguards, mansions and private jets, celebrities live unconventional lives. And you can add one more thing to the list: absurd insurance policies with megabuck payout plans. These are not like typical insurance plans covering your house, car or other valuables. For insurance companies guaranteeing celebrity body parts for sky-high sums of money, the risk is high.
OK, so it's not a body part, but it's too wacky not to mention. Storied actress Shirley MacLaine is the owner of one of the most bizarre insurance policies in Hollywood, reports Parade Magazine. According to that publication, MacLaine, who has been outspoken about believing in reincarnation and extraterrestrial life, owns a $25 million policy protecting her acting fortune against an alien abduction. In fact, more than 20,000 people in the United States have forked over insurance money to cover themselves in the event of an alien abduction.
In this day and age, a lot of appearance-conscious men are looking to wax or trim their wayward hair. But pop singer Tom Jones must think a little fuzz is critical to his status as a sex symbol. In 2008, the New York Daily News and several other media outlets reported that Jones had his chest hair insured for $7 million. Other sources, however, have alleged that this information is false.
Top 10 Richest Persons in the World 2011
12:42 AM
Top 10 Richest People in the World – The following list is Forbes ranking of an assessment of the wealth and assets of the world's People as of March 10, 2011, and does not reflect changes since then. There are 1,210 names in this year’s list. Top 10 Richest People Biography, Top 10 Richest People NetWorth, Top 10 Richest People Soures Details
1. Carlos Slim
NetWorth US$ 74 billion (Claro, Embratel, Telmex)
The Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, the chairman and CEO of telecommunication companies Telmex and América Móvil group, with a fortune valued at $ 74 billion, once again won the title of richest man in the world. Last year, Slim has increased his wealth in no less than $20,5 billion
Freida Pinto Photos
12:20 AM
Freida Pinto Photos, Once a globally unidentified Indian model, now one of the most demanded actresses in Tinseltown, Freida Pinto, 24, must be more than keyed up about the achievement of her debut Slumdog Millionaire and the buzz it produced. She’s number one pick on almost every director’s list these days![Gallery not found]
Shanthi Tamil Movie Hot gallery
12:18 AM
shanthi tamil movie, shanthi movie hot stills, shanthi movie spicy gallery, shanthi movie hot photos, shanthi movie hot
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
