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The 100 Most Popular Horror/Suspense Movies of All Time

By , About.com Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

68. I Know What You Did Last Summer : $72,250,091 (Released 10/17/1997)

69. 1408 : $71,985,628 (Released 6/22/2007)

70. Scary Movie 2 : $71,277,420 (Released 7/4/2001)

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