"Goosebumps" rode a wave of Clinton era nostalgia to the top of the box office charts, as the adaptation of the popular children's book series earned $23.5 million in its opening weekend.
That just edged out Fox's "The Martian," the science-fiction smash that was trying to be the number one picture for a third week in a row. The film added $21.5 million to its $143.8 million haul.
It was a crowded time at the multiplexes, as four new releases jockeyed for audiences' attention. Aside from "Goosebumps," the weekend's best performer was "Bridge of Spies," the Steven Spielberg Cold War drama that capitalized on good reviews and Oscar buzz by nabbing $15.4 million.
Disney is distributing the true story of an attorney (Tom Hanks) who defends a Russian spy (Mark Rylance). DreamWorks produced the $40 million production. Its look at prisoner rights resonates in the post-Guantanamo age and positions "Bridge of Spies" to remain part of the conversation in coming weeks, Disney executives argued.
"It's overwhelmingly applicable to today," said Dave Hollis, Walt Disney Studios' executive vice president of theatrical distribution. "But that's Steven Spielberg. He's able to do that with almost every single story."
"Crimson Peak" fared less well. The Gothic Romance from Guillermo del Toro proved too niche for mainstream crowds, falling flat with a $12.6 million debut. The story about a virginal bride (Mia Wasikowska) who moves into a haunted mansion cost $55 million to bring to the screen. Legendary Pictures fully financed the picture and Universal is distributing the film. The studio believes that "Crimson Peak" struggled to break out from other fare aimed at older crowds such as "Bridge of Spies" and "Sicario." It also had more romance than straight scares, which may have disappointed ticket buyers looking for a more traditional horror film.
"This is a challenging play time for adult-oriented films," said Nick Carpou, Universal's domestic distribution chief. "The film is definitely a throwback to an old fashioned way of creating atmosphere and layering tension. It's visually stunning and genuinely creepy."
"Goosebumps" takes its names from the spooky children's books by R.L. Stine, but provided a meta-twist by having the author play a role in the movie. Jack Black, who played Stine, injected some humor into the proceedings, and a PG-rating made the film family friendly. Sony Pictures backed the $58 million production.
"Our marketing was able to convey just how fun this movie is," said Rory Bruer, Sony's distribution chief. "This is a an all audience movie. It works for teens, as well as adults and younger kids."
That left faith-based drama "Woodlawn," the story of a high school football team that makes a playoff run after finding religion, debuted across 1,553 to a stronger than expected $4.1 million. Pure Flix, the film's distributor, declined to provide a budget.
In limited release, abduction drama "Room" leveraged awards chatter into a very strong start, earning $120,000 from four screens for a per-screen average of $30,000. "Truth," another Oscar hopeful, was less successful. Sony Pictures Classics bowed the story of "60 Minutes'" controversial report on George W. Bush's National Guard service across six screens where it brought in $76,646, for a per screen average of $12,774.
And "Beasts of No Nation," Cary Fukunaga's drama about child soldiers in Africa, made headlines when Netflix bested all bidders by offering $12 million for rights to the movie. It debuted simultaneously on the company's streaming service and in 31 theaters, but barely registered at the box office, eking out $50,699 for a per-screen average of $1,635. It's difficult to call the picture a failure, however, given that Netflix is more interested in offering up something exclusive to its subscribers that differentiates itself from other subscription video services. A theatrical release is being launched primarily to qualify "Beasts" for awards.
Reuters
Mon Oct 19 2015
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