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Indie Horror Hits $300M, Overtakes Blockbusters
19 Jun
Summary
- Obsession film easily crossed the $300M global box office mark.
- Backrooms is nearing overtaking Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu.
- Combined, Backrooms and Obsession total nearly $370M in North America.
The independent horror film 'Obsession' has achieved a major milestone, easily surpassing $300 million at the global box office and marking it as Focus Features' highest-grossing film to date. The movie, starring Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, and Cooper Tomlinson, has also crossed the $200 million domestic mark and is generating awards buzz, particularly for Navarrette's performance.
In parallel, another independent success story, 'Backrooms,' directed by Kane Parsons, is rapidly climbing the box office charts. The film is nearing the domestic box office total of Disney/Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu.' This $10 million indie feature, with a modest production and marketing budget, has outshined a major franchise tentpole, demonstrating the power of independent cinema.
Globally, 'Obsession' is close to surpassing the total gross of 'The Conjuring,' while 'Backrooms' continues its impressive international rollout, with strong opening days in France and Belgium. The combined success of 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' highlights a lucrative summer for independent films, contributing significantly to the overall North American box office.
