'Possession' keeps top spot on poor weekend box office

Lionsgate’s “The Possession” retained the top spot at the box office but the ticket sales slumped in the worst weekend in years. 

Box Office: 'The Possession' Takes the Top Spot

(August 31-September 2, 2012 - US)

1. The Possession - $17,725,000
**$17,725,000
2. Lawless - $9,674,000
**$11,816,000
3. The Expendables 2 - $8,800,000
**$66,159,000
4. The Bourne Legacy - $7,248,000
**$96,247,000
5. ParaNorman - $6,551,000
**$38,025,000

** indicates total box office take since opening.