LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The fright film "The Devil Inside" scared up a monstrous $34.5 million opening weekend to help Hollywood exorcise its recent box-office demons, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The surprise hit from Paramount Pictures debuted well above industry expectations as horror fans crowded theatres for the low-budget tale about exorcists trying to free a woman possessed by evil spirits.
'Devil Inside' lifts Hollywood spirits with $34.5M; surprise horror hit raises 2012 hopes
