US Box Office Takings Soar After Boost From Surprise Hit ‘Obsession'
Summary
The indie horror film Obsession, released on May 15, earned nearly $24 million over Memorial Day weekend in the U.S., rising to over $30 million after Monday. Made on a $750,000 budget, the movie’s unexpected success boosted overall U.S. box office sales during a period when many movies release on streaming services.Key Facts
- Obsession is a low-budget supernatural horror film with a $750,000 production cost.
- It earned $23.9 million during the Memorial Day weekend and over $30 million by Monday.
- The movie was shown in about 2,655 U.S. theaters during its second weekend.
- It increased ticket sales by 39% compared to its opening weekend, which is unusual for horror films.
- The film’s global box office is projected to reach $79 million, with $60.7 million from the U.S. alone.
- The lead role of Nikki was played by 25-year-old Inde Navarrette and received positive reviews.
- Executive producer Jason Blum noted that Obsession was the only wide-release horror film to grow by 30% in its second weekend.
- Analysts attribute the film's success to changing audience preferences, including a desire for simple, low-budget movies and nostalgic themes.
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