‘Obsession,’ Now Going Viral, Just Set A 17-Year Box Office Record
Forbes • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Obsession, a low-budget horror film made for $750,000, became the cheapest movie to top the box office in 17 years, earning $2.9 million and bringing its worldwide total to $27 million.
- The film surpassed major releases like Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, and Mortal Kombat II, marking a significant achievement reminiscent of Paranormal Activity's 2009 success.
- Paranormal Activity, with an even smaller budget of around $15,000, similarly built momentum over several weeks to eventually top the box office, setting a precedent for Obsession's rapid rise.
- Despite facing competition from the highly anticipated Star Wars release, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Obsession is poised to become one of the biggest horror hits in recent years, with star Inde Navarrette receiving critical acclaim.
- Another low-budget horror film, Backrooms by Kane Parsons, is also gaining attention and projected to be a major hit, though it is unlikely to surpass Obsession's record-breaking performance.