``House on Haunted Hill'' Breaks Industry Halloween Opening Records, Becoming Warner Bros.' Biggest October Debut at $15,946,032.BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 1, 1999-- Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) .' and Dark Castle's ghoulish ghoul n. 1. One who delights in the revolting, morbid, or loathsome. 2. A grave robber. 3. An evil spirit or demon in Muslim folklore believed to plunder graves and feed on corpses. thriller, "House on Haunted Hill," drew shrieks from coast to coast with a record-breaking Halloween weekend opening of $15,946,032 in 2,710 theaters. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, president of Domestic Distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures. The film, which opened on Friday, Oct. 29, became Warner Bros.' biggest October opening ever, drawing enthusiastic crowds to the hip remake of William Castle's 1958 classic. A strong promotional campaign that included a scratch-off sweepstakes card and a variety of local-market activities supported the effects-laden horror movie about five strangers who attempt to survive one night in a house that has a hideous past. Stated Fellman: "Audiences really responded to the young, appealing cast, the updated remake of a cult classic movie and the promotional support that helped roll out `House on Haunted Hill.' People got into the holiday mood on Friday and Saturday by coming to the theater, and then on Sunday it was as if they celebrated Halloween itself by going to our movie. We thank and congratulate the filmmakers and exhibitors all over the country who helped make this opening such a tremendous success." Among the top-grossing theaters were Los Angeles' Universal City 18 with $54,466; Orange County, Calif.'s Block 30 with $50,028; Fresno, Calif.'s Stadium 21 with $48,081; Toronto's Coliseum Scarborough 12 with $47,732; Norwalk, Calif.'s Norwalk 20 with $47,286; Toronto's Colossus Colossus - (A huge and ancient statue on the Greek island of Rhodes). 1. Warner Bros. Presents Warner Bros. Presents is the umbrella title for three television series which were aired as part of the 1955-56 season on ABC: Cheyenne, a concept that originated on Presents, and two others based on classic Warner Bros. A Dark Castle Entertainment Production: "House on Haunted Hill," starring Geoffrey Rush Geoffrey Roy Rush (born 6 July 1951) is an Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning Australian actor. He is the first Australian-born person to win an Academy Award for acting. and Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Ali Larter Alison Elizabeth "Ali" Larter (born February 28, 1976) is a Saturn Awards-nominated American actress and former fashion model best known for her screen roles aimed at teenage audiences. Larter is currently starring on the hit television series Heroes. , Bridgette Wilson, with Peter Gallagher Peter Killian Gallagher (born August 19 1955) is a Golden Globe-winning American actor. Biography Early life Gallagher was born in New York City, the son of Mary, a bacteriologist, and Tom Gallagher, an advertising executive. and Chris Kattan Christopher Lee Kattan (born October 19, 1970) is an American comedian and actor, perhaps best known for his work on the sketch show Saturday Night Live. Biography Early life Kattan was born in Sherman Oaks, California. . The film editor is Anthony Adler and the director of photography is Rick Bota. The co-producer is Terry Castle and the executive producers are Dan Cracchiolo and Steve Richards. The story is by Robb White and the screenplay is by Dick Beebe. "House on Haunted Hill" is produced by Robert Zemeckis, Joel Silver and Gilbert Adler, and directed by William Malone. It is distributed by Warner Bros., A Time Warner Entertainment Company. Note to Editors: This written material to be used solely for advertising, promotion, publicity or reviews of this specific motion picture and to remain the property of the studio. |
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