Adapted from the short story by Stephen King, a renowned horror novelist Mike Enslin (John Cusack) believes only in what he can see with his own two eyes. But after a string of bestsellers discrediting paranormal events in the most infamous haunted houses and graveyards around the world, he has no real proof of life – or afterlife. Enslin\’s phantom-free run of long and lonely nights, however, is about to change forever when he checks into suite 1408 of the notorious Dolphin Hotel for his latest project, “Ten Nights in Haunted Hotel Rooms.” Defying the warnings of the hotel manager (Samuel L. Jackson), the author is the first person in years to stay in the reputedly haunted room. Another bestseller may be imminent, but first he must go from skeptic to true believer – and ultimately survive the night.
Archive for the ‘Box Office History’ Category
8. 1408 – $2.6M
Monday, June 25th, 200710. A Mighty Heart – $3.9M
Monday, June 25th, 2007IN THEATRES JUNE 22, 2007<br><br>Based on the memoir by Mariane Pearl (widow of American journalist Danny Pearl), A MIGHTY HEART is directed by Michael Winterbottom and stars Angelina Jolie and Dan Futterman. The film explores the life and tragic death of fearless Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl, who went on assignment to Pakistan, where he was later kidnapped and murdered.
8. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer – $4.2M
Monday, June 18th, 2007The enigmatic, intergalactic herald, the Silver Surfer, comes to Earth to prepare it for destruction. As he races around the globe wreaking havoc, Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben must unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer and confront the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom, before all hope is lost.
9. Nancy Drew – $4.4M
Monday, June 18th, 2007IN THEATRES JUNE 15, 2007<br><br>Legendary teenage sleuth Nancy Drew enters the 21st century in this feature film from director Andrew Fleming (NIXON, THE CRAFT). In NancyÂ’s (Emma Roberts) latest mystery, she and her father (Tate Donovan) make a temporary move from rural River Heights to Los Angeles. Determined to make the most of her stay, Nancy has chosen them a rental home with a notorious past: the mysterious death of its owner, starlet Dehlia Draycott, in the early 1980s. The closer Nancy edges towards the truth, the more trouble she encounters from someone who clearly doesnÂ’t want the mystery solved. To make matters worse, old-fashioned Nancy doesnÂ’t quite fit in with the cool kids–or anyone else–at Hollywood High, except for younger would-be Romeo Corky (Josh Flitter).<br><br>Screenwriters Fleming and Tiffany Paulsen do not try to make over this beloved character into a modern teen. Instead, they make earnest Nancy simply a girl who likes old-fashioned things: outfits that include penny loafers and coordinated knee socks, headbands, and homemade knee-length dresses; her classic roadster convertible; impeccable manners; and, her housekeeperÂ’s homemade baked goods. Roberts–the daughter of Eric Roberts and niece of Julia Roberts–is affable as Nancy. Even Bruce Willis (playing himself in a cameo) canÂ’t resist her charms. Rachel Leigh Cook, Barry Bostwick, and Marshall Bell also star as characters whose lives will change significantly if Nancy can solve the mystery, and Max Thieriot plays her smitten hometown boyfriend, Ned Nickerson. This is a fun blast from the past for women who grew up reading Carolyn KeeneÂ’s classic novels, as well as for young girls who are enjoying THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK or THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE for the first time.
10. Ocean’s Thirteen – $3.5M
Monday, June 11th, 2007Danny Ocean and his band of thieves return, this time teaming up with their old nemesis, Terry Benedict.
7. Surf’s Up – $6.6M
Monday, June 11th, 2007Based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins. In the film, a documentary crew will take audiences behind the scenes and onto the waves during the most competitive, heartbreaking and dangerous display of surfing known to man, the Penguin World Surfing Championship.
8. Hostel Part II – $3.0M
Monday, June 11th, 2007Three young Americans studying in Rome set off for a weekend trip when they run into a beautiful model from one of their art classes. Also on her way to an exotic destination, the gorgeous European invites the coeds to come along, assuring them they will be able to relax and rejuvenate. Will the girls find the oasis they are looking for? Or are they poised to become victims for hire, pawns in the fantasies of the sick and privileged from around the world who secretly travel here to savor more grisly pursuits?
10. Spider-Man 3 – $2.5M
Monday, June 4th, 2007Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care for him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most-feared villains yet, Sandman and Venom, gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.
9. Waitress – $1.6M
Monday, June 4th, 2007Premiering at this year\’s Sundance to bittersweet audience acclaim, WAITRESS is the work of sadly deceased filmmaker and actress Adrienne Shelly. Before being tragically murdered in 2006, Shelly appeared in many films as an actress and behind the scenes as a writer and director. WAITRESS stars Keri Russell (FELICITY) as Jenna, a waitress saving up to escape an emotionally abusive husband (Jeremy Sisto) and a life unlike the one of her dreams. When an unplanned pregnancy lands Jenna in the care of the southern town\’s new doctor, her life starts to take off in ways she never imagined.
7. Gracie – $1.4M
Monday, June 4th, 2007IN THEATRES JUNE 1, 2007<br><br>The story of a young girl\’s determination to play competitive soccer, this drama is based loosely on the childhood of actress Elizabeth Shue. GRACIE takes place in 1978 and stars Elisabeth Shue, Andrew Shue, Carly Schroeder, and Dermot Mulroney.