'Saw 3D' kills at Friday box office with $9M

Lionsgate's "Saw 3D" stormed the North American box office this Friday, earning $9 million in ticket sales from 2,808 locations. That's $3 million more than "Saw VI" scored on its opening day a year ago.

"Saw 3D," directed by Kevin Greutert, kicked off its theatrical run late Thursday, collecting $1.7 million. This brings the film's early cumulative gross to $10.7 million. This is supposedly the last in the series.

Still going strong at No. 2 Friday was "Paranormal Activity 2," which bagged $5.8 million for a total gross of $54.9 million after a superb one-week run. The horror sequel is playing at 3,239 sites currently.

At No. 3, "RED" picked up $3.4 million, reaching a total haul of $51.4 million. Paramount's "Jackass 3D" followed in fourth place with a daily gross of $3.1 million. Cumulative gross stands at $96.2 million.

Finally, Clint Eastwood's "Hereafter" is growing slowly at No. 5 with $2 million for a cume of $17.9 million. (Source: Box Office Mojo / www.boxofficemojo.com)