13 horror films that cost record amounts of money to film (14 photos)

Horror films are among the most watched in cinema. Yes, they are rarely examples of impeccable directing and screenwriting work. Despite this, people love them and do not miss the opportunity to tickle their nerves a little on a free Friday evening.



Therefore, it is not at all surprising that horror is one of the most profitable genres, bringing in millions of dollars to film companies every year, despite the fact that large amounts of money are rarely spent on the production of such films. However, there are always exceptions that are surprising. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the list of horror films on the filming of which unrealistically large sums of money were spent.

It 2 (2019) – $79 million



IMDb: 6.5

The Haunting of Hill House (1999) – $80 million





IMDb: 5

This film was based on the book of the same name written by American writer Shirley Jackson. To reveal a fairly linear and simple plot, the film company risked spending quite a lot of money. Fortunately, the film paid off.

Hannibal (2001) – $87 million



IMDb: 6.8

"The Invisible Man" (2000) - $95 million



IMDb: 5.8

Alien: Covenant (2017) – $97 million



IMDb: 6.4

"The End of the World" (1999) - $100 million



IMDb: 5.8

What Lies Beneath (2000) – $100 million



IMDb: 6.6

Day Shift (2022) – $100 million



IMDb: 6.1

The debut film from director JJ Perry, which is a darkly comedic action film and part-time horror film. Despite its huge budget, it received mixed reviews from critics and low ratings. This is a shame!

Prometheus (2012) – $130 million



IMDb: 7

I Am Legend (2007) – $150 million



IMDb: 7.2

The Wolf Man (2010) – $150 million



IMDb: 5.8

Van Helsing (2004) - $160 million



IMDb: 6.1

World War Z (2013) – $190 million



IMDb: 7

So, the most expensive film in the horror genre is considered to be the zombie epic “World War Z,” in which Brad Pitt played the main role. The fabulous money spent on production has completely paid for itself. The company was able to earn more than $540 million. The film was met with positive reviews from both audiences and film critics.