Silver Bullet (1985) - Financial Information
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,013,563 (37.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.69 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $7,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,139 opening theaters/1,285 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $34,418,117 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) | 5,275 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) | 7,584 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,978 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,404 | $10,803,211 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 11th, 1985 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | August 15th, 2017 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Lost Boys Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Action Horror, Werewolf, Christians, Pastor, Unbelieving Police, Life in a Small Town, Addiction, Dysfunctional Family, Fourth of July, Wheelchair User, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Vigilante |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 150 | $13,159,963 | Oct 11, 1985 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 87 | $4,013,563 | Oct 11, 1985 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 70 | $13,159,963 | Oct 11, 1985 | 3 |
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) | 5,275 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,084 | $34,418,117 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,532 | $10,803,211 |
| Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1985 | 70 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,108 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,723 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) | 365 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) | 461 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,978 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) | 503 | $10,803,211 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1985 | 3 | $4,013,563 | 1,139 | $3,524 | $4,013,563 | 1 | |
| Oct 18, 1985 | 5 | $2,422,194 | -40% | 1,285 | $1,885 | $7,223,004 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 1985 | 7 | $1,495,590 | -38% | 1,190 | $1,257 | $9,429,276 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 1985 | 13 | $852,188 | -43% | 926 | $920 | $10,803,211 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1985 | 3 | $4,800,810 | 1,139 | $4,215 | $4,800,810 | 1 | |
| Oct 18, 1985 | 5 | $3,132,876 | -35% | 1,285 | $2,438 | $7,933,686 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 1985 | 6 | $2,017,337 | -36% | 1,190 | $1,695 | $9,951,023 | 3 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) | 7,584 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) | 6,592 | $10,803,211 |
| Top 1985 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 71 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,388 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,601-6,700) | 6,647 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 501-600) | 531 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 501-600) | 520 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,404 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) | 517 | $10,803,211 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $4,013,563 (37.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.69 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $7,000,000 (worldwide box office is 1.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 1,139 opening theaters/1,285 max. theaters, 3.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $34,418,117 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) | 5,275 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) | 7,584 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,978 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,404 | $10,803,211 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 11th, 1985 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Video Release: | August 15th, 2017 by Paramount Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. The Lost Boys Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Action Horror, Werewolf, Christians, Pastor, Unbelieving Police, Life in a Small Town, Addiction, Dysfunctional Family, Fourth of July, Wheelchair User, Novel or Other Work Adapted by Author, Vigilante |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 150 | $13,159,963 | Oct 11, 1985 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 87 | $4,013,563 | Oct 11, 1985 | 3 |
| Columbus Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 70 | $13,159,963 | Oct 11, 1985 | 3 |
For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.
Production and Technical Credits
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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) | 5,275 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100) | 4,084 | $34,418,117 |
| All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,532 | $10,803,211 |
| Top-grossing movies at the domestic box office first released in 1985 | 70 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,108 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,723 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 301-400) | 365 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 401-500) | 461 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,978 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) | 503 | $10,803,211 |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1985 | 3 | $4,013,563 | 1,139 | $3,524 | $4,013,563 | 1 | |
| Oct 18, 1985 | 5 | $2,422,194 | -40% | 1,285 | $1,885 | $7,223,004 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 1985 | 7 | $1,495,590 | -38% | 1,190 | $1,257 | $9,429,276 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 1985 | 13 | $852,188 | -43% | 926 | $920 | $10,803,211 | 4 |
Daily Box Office Performance
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1985 | 3 | $4,800,810 | 1,139 | $4,215 | $4,800,810 | 1 | |
| Oct 18, 1985 | 5 | $3,132,876 | -35% | 1,285 | $2,438 | $7,933,686 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 1985 | 6 | $2,017,337 | -36% | 1,190 | $1,695 | $9,951,023 | 3 |
Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records
| Record | Rank | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) | 7,584 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 6,501-6,600) | 6,592 | $10,803,211 |
| Top 1985 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office | 71 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) | 1,388 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 6,601-6,700) | 6,647 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Fantasy Movies (Rank 501-600) | 531 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Horror Movies (Rank 501-600) | 520 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) | 2,404 | $10,803,211 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 501-600) | 517 | $10,803,211 |