Lionsgate U.K.’s horror-comedy Ghosts: The Possession of Button House debuted at the summit of the U.K. and Ireland box office, collecting £2.4 million ($3.2 million) across its opening weekend. Warner Bros.’ DC horror thriller Clayface opened in second position with $2.6 million. Amazon MGM Studios’ comedy feature Ali G: Who Iz I? claimed third place, […]
‘Ghosts: The Possession of Button House’ Scares Up U.K., Ireland Box Office Win
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