The results are in, and “Paranormal Activity 3” broke records this weekend, claiming a new highest fall record of $54 million and taking the top opening ever for a pure horror movie. All other releases, however, fell short of expected targets. This weekend’s box office totals are as follows for the top 10:

1: “Paranormal Activity 3” – $54,020,000
2: “Real Steel” – $11,319,000
3: “Footloose” (2011) – $10,850,000
4: “The Three Musketeers” (2011) – $8,800,000
5: “The Ides of March” – $4,900,000
6: “Dolphin Tale” – $4,200,000
7: “Moneyball” – $4,050,000
8: “Johnny English Reborn” – $3,800,000
9: “The Thing” (2011) – $3,115,000
10: “50/50” – $2,800,000
(Courtesy of Box Office Mojo)