SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Update: October 23 - October 25, 2009

 

Rank	Film	Distributor	Weekend Total	# Of Screens	Weeks Playing	Cumulative Box Office
1	Paranormal Activity	Paramount	$21,104,070	1,945	5	$61,580,588
2	Saw VI	Lionsgate	$14,118,444	3,036	1	$14,118,444
3	Where The Wild Things Are	Warner Bros.	$14,019,406	3,735	2	$53,558,981
4	Law Abiding Citizen	Overture Films	$12,403,888	2,890	2	$40,008,703
5	Couples Retreat	Universal	$10,620,685	3,074	3	$77,736,885

For more information, access the complete chart on Variety.com.

1. "Paranormal Activity:" After a young, middle class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban "starter" tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to. Paramount Pictures Presents A Blumhouse Production A Film by Oren Peli "Paranormal Activity" starring Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong and Ashley Palmer. The film was directed, written and edited by Oren Peli. The film was produced by Jason Blum and Oren Peli. The executive producer is Steven Schneider. The co-producers are Toni Taylor and Amir Zbeda. The film has been rated R for language.

2. "Saw VI:" Saw VI concludes the second trilogy of the Saw series that focuses on the post-death effects of the Jigsaw Killer and his successor, Mark HoffmaN. Hoffman sets up a new trap for an insurance executive while the FBI trails the last living Jigsaw accomplice suspect, Peter Strahm. The film's plot has a heavy emphasis on the present day economic struggle of the government attempting to regulate Healthcare in the United States. Saw VI is directed by Kevin Greutert, who has been the editor on all the past Saw films to date. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the writers for both Saw IV and V, have returned to write Saw VI.

3. "Where The Wild Things Are:" An American fantasy film directed by Spike Jonze, Where The Wild Things Are is a live-action adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name. The story centers on Max, a little boy who imagines running away from his family to an island inhabited by giant animal-like creatures with childish personalities. After several days of sailing he reaches an island that is home to large talking beasts (the wild things). So as to save himself from being the night's feast, he convinces them that he is a great king with magical powers capable of bringing harmony to the group. Upon hearing this, they crown Max their king. Eventually, the truth of Max's nature comes out: neither is he a king nor does he have magical powers. This upsets one of the wild things, who force him off the island. Max sails home to his eagerly awaiting family and a warm meal. Stars Max Records as Max; Catherine Keener as Connie, Max's Mother; Mark Ruffalo as Connie's boyfriend; Steve Mouzakis as Mr. Elliott and features the voices of Forest Whitaker as Ira; James Gandolfini as Carroll; Lauren Ambrose as KW; Catherine O'Hara as Judith; Michael Berry Jr. as The Bull; Chris Cooper as Douglas and Paul Dano as Alexander.

4. "Law Abiding Citizen:" Jamie Foxx stars as an assistant DA who finds himself at the mercy of a spiteful vigilante (Gerard Butler) hell-bent on avenging the death of his wife and daughter, whose murderers are set free due to legal loopholes. F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job) directs from a script by Frank Darabont and Kurt Wimmer. - Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide

5. "Couples Retreat:" Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Faizon Love star in Universal Pictures' upcoming comedy Couples Retreat. The comedy follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples. The film also stars Kali Hawk and Jean Reno.

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