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Indie Horror 'Obsession' Shatters Box Office, Earning Over $400 Million
5 Jul
Summary
- The indie horror film 'Obsession' has surpassed $400 million in global ticket sales.
- Produced for only $750,000, the film was acquired for $14 million.
- Positive word-of-mouth and younger audiences fueled its impressive box office run.
The indie horror film "Obsession" has achieved a significant box office triumph, surpassing $400 million in global ticket sales. This success marks a major milestone for the low-budget production. The film has grossed $403 million worldwide, with $245 million from domestic markets and $157 million from international sales.
Initially produced for a mere $750,000, "Obsession" was acquired by Focus Features for $14 million at last year's Toronto Film Festival. Its remarkable performance, especially remaining a draw over the July 4th holiday, highlights its profitability. The film's strong showing in North America, approaching $250 million, is an exceptional achievement in the current post-pandemic cinema landscape.
An original film, "Obsession" opened with $17 million in May and saw its ticket sales rise over four consecutive weekends. Enthusiastic Gen Z audiences and positive word-of-mouth have driven this success. The film's narrative follows a romantic protagonist who makes a Faustian bargain. It challenges the notion that younger demographics are uninterested in big-screen experiences, aligning with other buzzy horror successes like A24's "Backrooms."
