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The 100 Most Popular Horror/Suspense Movies of All Time

By , About.com Guide

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#68: Poltergeist
Poltergeist

In 'Poltergeist', a family moves into a new home that turns out to be haunted by malevolent forces.

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Featuring the production power of the red-hot Steven Spielberg and the direction of Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Potergeist was a runaway hit that, adjusting for inflation, is among the top-grossing horror movies of all time.

Note: All figures are US domestic box office totals.

61. Cloverfield: $80,048,433 (Released 1/18/2008)

62. Cape Fear : $79,091,969 (Released 11/15/1991)

63. Constantine : $75,976,178 (Released 2/18/2005)

64. The Ring Two : $75,941,727 (Released 3/18/2005)

65. Hellboy II: The Golden Army: $75,791,785 (Released 7/11/2008)

66. Zombieland: $75,590,286 (Released 10/2/2009)

67. The Exorcism of Emily Rose : $75,072,454 (Released 9/9/2005)

68. Poltergeist : $74,706,019 (Released 6/4/1982)

69. Deep Blue Sea : $73,648,228 (Released 7/28/1999)

70. Hollow Man : $73,209,340 (Released 8/4/2000)

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