‘It’s’ too scary for other films

“IT” CONTINUES to scare up record ticket sales.

The adaptation of the Stephen King novel took in an estimated $60 million in its second week, easily remaining the top draw in North American theaters despite sliding 51% from last week’s unexpectedly sensational opening of $123 million. Most had expected “It” to open to about half that.

Darren Aronofsky’s audacious genre-bending psychological thriller “Mother!” made a paltry $7.5 million in its opening weekend, good for third place.

For star Jennifer Lawrence, it was the worst wide-release opening of her career in a movie that earned a rare F on CinemaScore, based on a survey of moviegoers.

The counterterrorism thriller “American Assassin” was in second place with $14.8 million.