SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- For the third year in a row, blood reigned supreme. “Saw III,” the highest-grossing theatrical horror film of 2006, followed in the footsteps of its predecessors by finishing at No. 1 among this week's new home entertainment releases.

The psychological thriller from Lionsgate sold 1.6 million units its first day and finished the week in the top spot with 2.5 million units sold. Also, the “Saw III” Blu-Ray disc is the largest and most successful Blu-Ray debut to date. Released theatrically by Lionsgate in October 2006, SAW III "gross"ed over $80 million domestically and more than $100 million in worldwide theatrical box office.

One of the most successful global horror franchises in history, the first three “Saw” releases have earned more than $400 million in worldwide box office receipts. Additionally, “Saw” and “Saw II” have sold more than 10 million DVDs combined to date.