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These Horror Movies Bombed So Hard They Were Pulled From Theaters
By AUDREY FOX
Alone In The Dark
Director Uwe Boll has become known for adapting video games into major film releases, but some of his movies, such as "Alone in the Dark," are critically panned.
The movie premiered in 2,124 theaters across the U.S. to abysmal reviews from critics. By the third week, it was only in 209 theaters before it disappeared entirely.
Silent Night
"Silent Night, Deadly Night" saw a young man go on a killing spree while dressed as Santa Claus. The image of it offended many would-be viewers.
The outrage was so extreme that the film was pulled from theaters shortly after its release, even though it had been performing surprisingly well at the box office.
House of the Dead
Another Boll-directed video game adaptation, "House of the Dead" revolves around a group of college students who discover an island filled with zombies.
"House of the Dead" was eviscerated by critics and failed to make much of an impression at the box office. The film was pulled after a month from its release.
The Disappointments
Completed two years before its eventual release, The Disappointments Room" saw a grieving mother moving into an old mansion with her husband and surviving son.
When it was finally released in 2016, it opened in 1,554 theaters. However, the film was only shown in 36 theaters by its third weekend, setting a new record.
Watcher in the Woods
Disney's live-action '80s film "The Watcher in the Woods" was supposed to end with a special effects sequence, but it wasn't finished by the film's release.
The result was disastrous, as "The Watcher in the Woods" was widely panned and pulled from theaters just 10 days after its premiere.