The domestic box office is seeing a surge of adrenaline this week as two distinct horror entries have successfully carved out spots in the top ten. Leading the charge is Sony’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which secured the number two position in its debut frame. Directed by Nia DaCosta, the sequel earned a solid $13 million over the three-day weekend, bolstered by strong critical reviews and the gravitas of lead actor Ralph Fiennes. While it trailed the continuing dominance of James Cameron’s latest Avatar installment, its performance signals a healthy appetite for the evolving “Rage” franchise.
Meanwhile, Paramount’s creature feature Primate continues to show impressive stamina. In its second week of release, the Johannes Roberts-directed thriller landed at number six, adding another $5 million to its domestic haul. Starring Academy Award-winner Troy Kotsur, the film follows the terrifying descent of a family’s pet chimpanzee into rabid violence. With a cumulative total approaching $20 million, Primate proves that high-concept survival horror remains a reliable draw. Together, these films underscore a vibrant month for the genre, proving that audiences are more than willing to brave the cold for a well-crafted scare.
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