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Spielberg Cheers Indie Horror Hits
7 Jun
Summary
- Spielberg lauded indie horror films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' for box-office success.
- He admired their achievements on modest budgets, especially 'Obsession' under $1 million.
- The filmmaker has seen 'Obsession' and plans to watch 'Backrooms' soon.
Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg recently praised the significant box-office achievements of two independent horror films, "Obsession" and "Backrooms." Speaking during the press tour for his upcoming movie "Disclosure Day," Spielberg lauded the young directors for their success on modest budgets. He described their performance as "fantastic" and stated, "I just applaud them."
Spielberg highlighted the financial constraints under which these films were produced. He noted that "Obsession" reportedly had a budget under USD 1 million, while "Backrooms" operated with a similarly low sum. The filmmaker, known for classics like "Jaws," mentioned he has already seen "Obsession" and found it to be a great film. He plans to see "Backrooms" once his current promotional duties are completed.
"Obsession" is the work of 26-year-old director Curry Barker and stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. "Backrooms" is directed by the 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, who is also a musician and YouTuber. This film features a notable cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
