H2ORROR: DEADLY WATERS, KILLER BOX OFFICE

On June 20, 1975, movie audiences were introduced to JAWS, not only considered to be the original summer movie blockbuster but also a terrifying reminder that when swimming somewhere other than a pool, the risk of drowning may be the least of your worries.

In celebration of the 45^th anniversary of director Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, I’ve rounded up a list of 10 of the most profitable h2orror movies featuring killing machines more at home in the water than on land.  And for the films you may not have yet seen but are considering sinking your teeth into, I’ve also included each film’s IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes ratings.  How many of these box office hits have you watched more than once?

*Note:  U.S. dollars for all films, and the profits indicated exclude promotional and marketing costs.

1. JAWS (1975)

Production Budget:  $7 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $471 million

North American Gross:  $260 million

Overseas Gross:  $211 million

PROFIT:  $464 million

IMDB Rating:  8/10

RT Rating:  98%

RT Audience Score:  90%

2. THE MEG (2018)

Production Budget:  $130 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $530 million

North American Gross:  $145 million

Overseas Gross:  $385 million

PROFIT:  $400 million

IMDB Rating:  5.7/10

RT Rating:  46%

RT Audience Score:  42%

3. DEEP BLUE SEA (1999)

Production Budget:  $60 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $165 million

North American Gross:  $74 million

Overseas Gross:  $91 million

PROFIT:  $105 million

IMDB Rating:  5.9/10

RT Rating:  60%

RT Audience Score:  38%

4. THE SHALLOWS (2016)

Production Budget:  $17 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $119 million

North American Gross:  $55 million

Overseas Gross:  $64 million

PROFIT:  $102 million

IMDB Rating:  6.3/10

RT Rating:  78%

RT Audience Score:  59%

5. ANACONDA (1997)

Production Budget:  $45 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $137 million

North American Gross:  $66 million

Overseas Gross:  $71 million

PROFIT:  $92 million

IMDB Rating:  4.8/10

RT Rating:  39%

RT Audience Score:  24%

6. THE HOST (2006)

Production Budget:  $10 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $89 million

North American Gross:  $2 million

Overseas Gross:  $87 million

PROFIT:  $79 million

IMDB Rating:  7.1/10

RT Rating:  93%

RT Audience Score:  72%

7. CRAWL (2019)

Production Budget:  $14 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $92 million

North American Gross:  $39 million

Overseas Gross:  $53 million

PROFIT:  $78 million

IMDB Rating:  6.2/10

RT Rating:  83%

RT Audience Score:  75%

8. PIRANHA 3-D (2010)

Production Budget:  $24 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $83 million

North American Gross:  $25 million

Overseas Gross:  $58 million

PROFIT:  $59 million

IMDB Rating:  5.4/10

RT Rating:  74%

RT Audience Score:  43%

9. 47 METERS DOWN (2017)

Production Budget:  $5 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $62 million

North American Gross:  $44 million

Overseas Gross:  $18 million

PROFIT:  $57 million

IMDB Rating:  5.6/10

RT Rating:  53%

RT Audience Score:  35%

10. OPEN WATER (2003)

Production Budget:  $.5 million

Total Worldwide Gross:  $55 million

North American Gross:  $31 million

Overseas Gross:  $24 million

PROFIT:  $54.5 million

IMDB Rating:  5.7/10

RT Rating:  71%

RT Audience Score:  33%

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