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Avco Embassy Movies Released in 1981
This list shows all Avco Embassy films released in 1981, including films that went direct-to-video, or only got an international theatrical release. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic (US/Canada) theatrical release.
The revenue listed is the worldwide box office combined with the domestic home market revenue to date.
Domestic Analysis for Avco Embassy Movies for 1981
| Release Date | Movie | Genre | Release Type | Revenue to Date | Trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 TBD | Scanners | Horror | Theatrical | $14,445,038 | |
| April 10 | The Howling | Horror | Theatrical | $17,985,130 | |
| 1981 TBD | Take This Job and Shove It | Theatrical | $17,569,000 | ||
| June 5 | The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia | Theatrical | $14,000,000 | ||
| July 10 | Escape from New York | Action | Theatrical | $25,276,350 | |
| August 7 | An Eye for an Eye | Action | Theatrical | $7,496,681 | |
| September 25 | Carbon Copy | Comedy | Theatrical | $8,431,768 | |
| November 6 | Time Bandits | Adventure | Theatrical | $38,895,134 | |
| November 13 | Dead & Buried | Horror | Theatrical | $216,166 | |
| November 19 | Roadgames | Thriller/Suspense | Theatrical | $0 | |