The success of The Ring, a remake of the Japanese film Ringu, not only launched Naomi Watts into A-list stardom, but it also led to a slew of American remakes of Asian horror movies in the early 21st century.
Note: All figures are US domestic box office totals.
21. Godzilla : $136,314,294 (Released 5/20/1998)
22. The Silence of the Lambs : $130,726,716 (Released 2/14/1991)
23. The Ring : $129,094,024 (Released 10/18/2002)
24. Van Helsing : $120,150,546 (Released 5/7/2004)
25. Basic Instinct : $117,727,224 (Released 3/20/1992)
26. Ghost Rider : $115,802,596 (Released 2/16/2007)
27. The Village : $114,197,520 (Released 7/30/2004)
28. Ghostbusters II : $112,494,738 (Released 6/16/1989)
29. The Grudge : $110,359,362 (Released 10/22/2004)
30. Scary Movie 3 : $110,000,082 (Released 10/24/2003)
