Horror Films 'mother!' & 'It' Battle It Out at Box-Office | THR News

The transcript discusses the success of horror films at the box office, highlighting the record-breaking debut of 'It' and the release of Darren Aronofsky's 'Mother'. It explores the competition between these films, the marketing strategies employed, and the impact of film festivals. The success of the horror genre in 2017 is emphasized, with references to other successful films like 'Split' and 'Get Out'. Box office predictions and expert opinions are also provided, focusing on the potential performance of 'Mother' against 'It'.

Which horror film had a record-breaking debut at the North American box office?

• Mother

• Get Out

• It

• Split

What was the original release date planned for 'Mother' before it was moved up?

• September 5th

• October 13th

• July 20th

• November 1st

Which film festival did 'Mother' premiere at?

• Cannes Film Festival

• Sundance Film Festival

• Venice Film Festival

• Berlin Film Festival

Which director's film 'Get Out' was a surprise hit in 2017?

• Stephen King

• Jordan Peele

• Darren Aronofsky

• M. Night Shyamalan

According to Jeff Bock, what is the likely impact of 'It' on other films?

• It will help them gain more viewers

• It will boost their performance

• It will have no impact

• It will overshadow them