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YouTubers have big box office weekend with "Backrooms" and "Obsession"

YouTubers have big box office weekend with "Backrooms" and "Obsession"

Summary

Two independent horror movies made by YouTubers, titled "Backrooms" and "Obsession," earned more money at the movie box office this past weekend than the newest Disney "Star Wars" film. This shows that movies made by online creators can compete successfully with big studio films.

Key Facts

  • "Backrooms" and "Obsession" are horror movies created by YouTubers.
  • Both films outperformed Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie at the box office this weekend.
  • These movies are considered independent or indie films, meaning they are made outside of the major film studios.
  • The success was reported by Steven Zeitchik, a senior editor at the Hollywood Reporter.
  • The story was covered and discussed by CBS News.
  • This event highlights a shift where online creators can make successful commercial films.
  • The box office is where movie ticket sales are tracked and tallied.
  • Disney is a major film studio known for large-budget productions like "Star Wars."
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