Original Horror Films Outperform Star Wars at the Box Office
The two original movies breaking box office records and topping Star Wars
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Two original horror films, 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms', are achieving remarkable box office success, surpassing Disney's latest Star Wars release. 'Obsession' has grossed over $151 million on a $750,000 budget, while 'Backrooms' has earned over $118 million from a $10 million budget, signaling a shift in audience preferences.
- 01'Obsession', directed by Curry Barker, has grossed $151 million worldwide on a budget of $750,000.
- 02'Backrooms', directed by Kane Parsons, has earned over $118 million from a $10 million budget.
- 03Both films are breaking records, with 'Obsession' being Focus Features' highest-grossing film domestically.
- 04The success of these films highlights a growing trend of low-budget original content resonating with audiences.
- 05Hollywood may need to reconsider its approach to filmmaking, particularly by supporting emerging filmmakers from platforms like YouTube.
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In a surprising turn of events at the box office, two original horror films, 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms', have outperformed Disney's latest Star Wars installment. 'Obsession', written and directed by Curry Barker, has grossed over $151 million worldwide on a mere $750,000 budget, making it the highest-grossing film for Focus Features domestically. The film's box office performance has been remarkable, increasing week on week, marking it as the first wide release since 1982's 'ET' to grow in its third weekend. Meanwhile, 'Backrooms', directed by 19-year-old Kane Parsons, has also found success, earning over $118 million from a $10 million budget, becoming A24's biggest opening weekend ever. Both films signify a shift in audience preferences towards innovative storytelling, particularly from younger filmmakers. This trend suggests that Hollywood should continue to take risks on original content and support emerging talents from platforms like YouTube.
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The success of these films indicates a shift in audience preferences towards original content, particularly among younger viewers.
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