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The Highest-Grossing Horror Movies Of All Time

Kirsten AcunaOct 31, 2013, 23:45 IST

Universal / YouTube ScreencapNot many of today's horror flicks can touch the box-office power of classics like "Jaws."Low-budget horror movies have been killing it (no pun intended) at the box office over the past year.

"The Conjuring," which cost $20 million to make, soared with a $42 million opening weekend. The most expensive film in the "Paranormal Activity" franchise has cost $5 million to make.

One things clear, audiences have a hunger for horror.

In honor of the holidays, we've compiled the highest-grossing horror movies at the box office.

Despite the newer crop of box-office hits, it's the older movies - "Jaws" and "The Exorcist" - that still reign supreme over time at theaters.

Left off this list are horror comedies including "Ghostbusters," the "Scary Movie" franchise, and "Gremlins" and thrillers like "Se7en." The list has been compiled according to worldwide grosses.