On March 2nd, 1933, the iconic film, "King Kong" premiered in New York City. The film follows a giant ape, named Kong, who feels affection for a young woman who was offered to him as a sacrifice. Upon its opening, "King Kong" received rave reviews from critics who praised its stop motion animation and score. In its original run, it grossed $5.3 million on a $672,000 budget. Today, Rotten Tomatoes considers it the greatest horror film of all time.
