Psycho Killer's Second Weekend Drop Is Year's Worst

Psycho Killer, a recent horror release from 20th Century Studios, has experienced the steepest second-weekend box office decline this year, with an 81.4% drop. The film earned only $300,000 in its second weekend, bringing its total domestic gross to $2.3 million against a production budget under $10 million. This performance marks a significant challenge for the studio's foray into the competitive horror genre.

Released on February 20, the film's daily earnings never surpassed $1 million, with its highest single-day total being approximately $728,000 on its opening day. During its debut weekend, Psycho Killer garnered $1.6 million from 1,100 theaters, a modest performance that indicated limited audience appeal. The film follows a police officer's pursuit of a serial killer.