10 Most Successful Low-Budget Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked

They may not always be the biggest hit with critics, but there are several reasons why horror films continue to be a somewhat reliable bet at the box office. Since most horror films, especially slashers, don’t usually require a large budget compared to most Hollywood blockbusters, they tend to make their money back fairly easily. Obviously, there are exceptions to the rule, but some of the best horror movies have been low-budget affairs that nonetheless gained several times their budget back with audiences.