Jason kills at box office
Friday the 13th had the largest debut on record for a horror film, taking $42.2 million this weekend.
It broke the record previously held by The Grudge, when it opened in 2004 with $39 million.
Last week’s No. 1, “He’s Just Not That Into You, was second with $19.6 million, bringing its 10-day total to $55.1 million.
“Taken,” starring Liam Neesson, continues to dominate. It took third with $19.3 million, and in three weeks, has earned $77.9 million.
Top 10 Box Office
1. Friday the 13th, $42.2 million
2. He’s Just Not That Into You, $19.6 million
3. Taken, $19.3 million
4. Confessions of a Shopaholic, $15.4 million
5. Coraline, $15.3 million
6. Paul Blart: Mall Cop, $11.7 million
7. The International, $10 million
8. Pink Panther 2, $9 million
9. Slumdog Millionaire, $7.2 million
10. Push, $6.9 million