Malibu Horror Story (2023)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $118,281 | Details |
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Synopsis
In the summer of 2012, four teenagers from Malibu mysteriously vanished without a trace. Now, after uncovering new evidence, Josh Davidson leads his amateur team of paranormal investigators to a forgotten cave located on a sacred burial ground. As the team searches for the missing teens, they discover the horrifying truth, and come face to face with an ancient evil.
Metrics
| Legs: | 1.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $129,312 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 1st, 2023 (Limited) by Iconic Releasing |
| Video Release: | October 7th, 2025 |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Found Footage |
| Geographical setting: | California, Underground |
| Plot point: | Missing Person, Paranormal Investigation |
| Social setting: | Graduation, Supernatural |
| Subgenre: | Found footage horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sunny Oak Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | - | $78,234 | 120 | $652 | $78,234 | 8 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | - | $6,350 | -92% | 30 | $212 | $113,936 | 9 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | - | $35,499 | 120 | $296 | $35,499 | 50 | ||
| Oct 21, 2023 | - | $25,572 | -28% | 120 | $213 | $61,071 | 51 | |
| Oct 22, 2023 | - | $17,163 | -33% | 120 | $143 | $78,234 | 52 | |
| Oct 23, 2023 | - | $7,348 | -57% | 120 | $61 | $85,582 | 53 | |
| Oct 24, 2023 | - | $11,202 | +52% | 120 | $93 | $96,784 | 54 | |
| Oct 25, 2023 | - | $7,801 | -30% | 120 | $65 | $104,585 | 55 | |
| Oct 26, 2023 | - | $3,001 | -62% | 120 | $25 | $107,586 | 56 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | - | $1,699 | -43% | -95% | 30 | $57 | $109,285 | 57 |
| Oct 28, 2023 | - | $2,469 | +45% | -90% | 30 | $82 | $111,754 | 58 |
| Oct 29, 2023 | - | $2,182 | -12% | -87% | 30 | $73 | $113,936 | 59 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | - | $1,080 | -51% | -85% | 30 | $36 | $115,016 | 60 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | - | $1,344 | +24% | -88% | 30 | $45 | $116,360 | 61 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | - | $982 | -27% | -87% | 30 | $33 | $117,342 | 62 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | - | $932 | -5% | -69% | 30 | $31 | $118,281 | 63 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | 27 | $107,586 | 120 | $897 | $107,586 | 8 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 38 | $10,695 | -90% | 30 | $357 | $118,281 | 9 |
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Synopsis
In the summer of 2012, four teenagers from Malibu mysteriously vanished without a trace. Now, after uncovering new evidence, Josh Davidson leads his amateur team of paranormal investigators to a forgotten cave located on a sacred burial ground. As the team searches for the missing teens, they discover the horrifying truth, and come face to face with an ancient evil.
Metrics
| Legs: | 1.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $129,312 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 1st, 2023 (Limited) by Iconic Releasing |
| Video Release: | October 7th, 2025 |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Found Footage |
| Geographical setting: | California, Underground |
| Plot point: | Missing Person, Paranormal Investigation |
| Social setting: | Graduation, Supernatural |
| Subgenre: | Found footage horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Sunny Oak Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | - | $78,234 | 120 | $652 | $78,234 | 8 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | - | $6,350 | -92% | 30 | $212 | $113,936 | 9 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | - | $35,499 | 120 | $296 | $35,499 | 50 | ||
| Oct 21, 2023 | - | $25,572 | -28% | 120 | $213 | $61,071 | 51 | |
| Oct 22, 2023 | - | $17,163 | -33% | 120 | $143 | $78,234 | 52 | |
| Oct 23, 2023 | - | $7,348 | -57% | 120 | $61 | $85,582 | 53 | |
| Oct 24, 2023 | - | $11,202 | +52% | 120 | $93 | $96,784 | 54 | |
| Oct 25, 2023 | - | $7,801 | -30% | 120 | $65 | $104,585 | 55 | |
| Oct 26, 2023 | - | $3,001 | -62% | 120 | $25 | $107,586 | 56 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | - | $1,699 | -43% | -95% | 30 | $57 | $109,285 | 57 |
| Oct 28, 2023 | - | $2,469 | +45% | -90% | 30 | $82 | $111,754 | 58 |
| Oct 29, 2023 | - | $2,182 | -12% | -87% | 30 | $73 | $113,936 | 59 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | - | $1,080 | -51% | -85% | 30 | $36 | $115,016 | 60 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | - | $1,344 | +24% | -88% | 30 | $45 | $116,360 | 61 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | - | $982 | -27% | -87% | 30 | $33 | $117,342 | 62 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | - | $932 | -5% | -69% | 30 | $31 | $118,281 | 63 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | 27 | $107,586 | 120 | $897 | $107,586 | 8 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 38 | $10,695 | -90% | 30 | $357 | $118,281 | 9 |
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.