Obsession Did Something At The Box Office No Horror Movie Has Done Before
SlashFilm • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Director Curry Barker's low-budget horror film "Obsession" earned $23.9 million in its second weekend, marking a 39% increase from its opening weekend, a rare feat for horror movies opening on 2,000+ screens.
- The film secured the number two spot at the box office behind "The Mandalorian and Grogu," which earned $82 million over the three-day weekend.
- Made on a reported budget of $750,000 and acquired by Focus Features for $14 million, "Obsession" has grossed over $80 million worldwide, demonstrating a highly impressive return on investment.
- The movie's strong word-of-mouth buzz and success highlight a growing trend of YouTubers breaking into Hollywood horror, with upcoming releases like Kane Parsons' "Backrooms" expected to continue this momentum.
- "Obsession" tells the story of a romantic who breaks a mystical "One Wish Willow," leading to dangerous consequences, and features actors such as Michael Johnson and Andy Richter; it is currently playing in theaters.