Into the Abyss (2011)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $223,880 | Details |
| International Box Office | $326,765 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $550,645 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
In his examination of a triple homicide case in Conroe, Texas, Werner Herzog probes the human psyche to explore why people kill - and why a state kills. In intimate conversations with those involved, including 28-year-old death row inmate Michael Perry (who was scheduled to die eight days after his interview with Herzog), the filmmaker achieves what he describes as "a gaze into the abyss of the human soul." Herzog's inquiries also extend to the other convicted killer, Jason Burkett; his father, also incarcerated; a woman who lost both her mother and brother in the crime; as well as a chaplain and former executioner who've been with death row prisoners as they've taken their final breaths. As he’s so often done before, Herzog's investigation unveils layers of humanity, making an enlightening trip out of ominous territory.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $47,559 (21.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.71 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 40.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 12 opening theaters/30 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $337,655 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 11th, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films |
| Video Release: | April 10th, 2012 by Mpi Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for mature thematic material and some disturbing images. (Rating bulletin 2196, 11/2/2011) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Epilogue, Intertitle, Posthumous Release, Prologue, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Prison |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Creative Differences, Investigation Discovery |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2011 | 47 | $47,559 | 12 | $3,963 | $47,559 | 1 | |
| Nov 18, 2011 | 41 | $42,519 | -11% | 27 | $1,575 | $110,893 | 2 |
| Nov 25, 2011 | 55 | $19,002 | -55% | 19 | $1,000 | $148,937 | 3 |
| Dec 2, 2011 | 54 | $14,494 | -24% | 21 | $690 | $175,184 | 4 |
| Dec 9, 2011 | 58 | $15,831 | +9% | 30 | $528 | $199,765 | 5 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 63 | $6,389 | -60% | 17 | $376 | $216,262 | 6 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | 68 | $939 | -85% | 3 | $313 | $221,488 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | - | $541 | 3 | $180 | $222,029 | 46 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2011 | 46 | $68,374 | 12 | $5,698 | $68,374 | 1 | |
| Nov 18, 2011 | 46 | $61,561 | -10% | 27 | $2,280 | $129,935 | 2 |
| Nov 25, 2011 | 53 | $30,755 | -50% | 19 | $1,619 | $160,690 | 3 |
| Dec 2, 2011 | 53 | $23,244 | -24% | 21 | $1,107 | $183,934 | 4 |
| Dec 9, 2011 | 54 | $25,949 | +12% | 30 | $865 | $209,873 | 5 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 60 | $10,676 | -59% | 17 | $628 | $220,549 | 6 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | 69 | $3,331 | -69% | 3 | $1,110 | $223,880 | 7 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
In his examination of a triple homicide case in Conroe, Texas, Werner Herzog probes the human psyche to explore why people kill - and why a state kills. In intimate conversations with those involved, including 28-year-old death row inmate Michael Perry (who was scheduled to die eight days after his interview with Herzog), the filmmaker achieves what he describes as "a gaze into the abyss of the human soul." Herzog's inquiries also extend to the other convicted killer, Jason Burkett; his father, also incarcerated; a woman who lost both her mother and brother in the crime; as well as a chaplain and former executioner who've been with death row prisoners as they've taken their final breaths. As he’s so often done before, Herzog's investigation unveils layers of humanity, making an enlightening trip out of ominous territory.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $47,559 (21.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.71 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 40.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 12 opening theaters/30 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $337,655 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 11th, 2011 (Limited) by IFC Films |
| Video Release: | April 10th, 2012 by Mpi Home Video |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for mature thematic material and some disturbing images. (Rating bulletin 2196, 11/2/2011) |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Epilogue, Intertitle, Posthumous Release, Prologue, Voiceover/Narration |
| Plot point: | Prison |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Creative Differences, Investigation Discovery |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2011 | 47 | $47,559 | 12 | $3,963 | $47,559 | 1 | |
| Nov 18, 2011 | 41 | $42,519 | -11% | 27 | $1,575 | $110,893 | 2 |
| Nov 25, 2011 | 55 | $19,002 | -55% | 19 | $1,000 | $148,937 | 3 |
| Dec 2, 2011 | 54 | $14,494 | -24% | 21 | $690 | $175,184 | 4 |
| Dec 9, 2011 | 58 | $15,831 | +9% | 30 | $528 | $199,765 | 5 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 63 | $6,389 | -60% | 17 | $376 | $216,262 | 6 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | 68 | $939 | -85% | 3 | $313 | $221,488 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | - | $541 | 3 | $180 | $222,029 | 46 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2011 | 46 | $68,374 | 12 | $5,698 | $68,374 | 1 | |
| Nov 18, 2011 | 46 | $61,561 | -10% | 27 | $2,280 | $129,935 | 2 |
| Nov 25, 2011 | 53 | $30,755 | -50% | 19 | $1,619 | $160,690 | 3 |
| Dec 2, 2011 | 53 | $23,244 | -24% | 21 | $1,107 | $183,934 | 4 |
| Dec 9, 2011 | 54 | $25,949 | +12% | 30 | $865 | $209,873 | 5 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 60 | $10,676 | -59% | 17 | $628 | $220,549 | 6 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | 69 | $3,331 | -69% | 3 | $1,110 | $223,880 | 7 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.