Low-Budget Horror Films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' Drive Major Box Office Success
The low-budget horror films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' have achieved significant box office success globally, with 'Backrooms' debuting strongly in the Korean box office and both films contributing to record-breaking May box office numbers for major theater chains like Cinemark and AMC Theatres.
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Korea Box Office: ‘Colony’ Continues Dominant Run While ‘Backrooms’ Debuts in Second
Local action-horror feature “Colony” maintained its firm grip on the South Korean box office during the weekend of May 29–31. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film earned $6.7 million from 971,011 admissions over its second frame, securing a 56.67% share of the weekend market. Directed […]
By Naman Ramachandran
Read full article →‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Boost Movie Theaters to Major Win at May Box Office
Cinemark said it had its biggest-ever domestic box office last month, and AMC Theatres recorded its highest-attended month of May since 2019.
By Etan Vlessing
Read full article →Mark Duplass Says ‘Obsession’ And ‘Backrooms’ Box Office Wins Offer A “Glimmer Of Hope” In “Fractured” Industry
Backrooms star Mark Duplass sees the overwhelming box office successes of horror entries Obsession and Backrooms as a beacon for a struggling industry. “I just want to take a moment to celebrate the glimmer of hope that Obsession and Backrooms are bringing to our industry,” he said in a video posted to X. “And I […]
By Natalie Oganesyan
Read full article →Backrooms and Obsession Lead the Box Office as Audiences Show Up for Low-Budget Horror
Backrooms and Obsession are ushering in a new appreciation for low-budget horror movies after both YouTuber-directed projects managed to lead the box office race with strong numbers this weekend.
By Michael Cripe
Read full article →A24's 8 Most Unique Horror Movies
A24 has put out some fantastic horror films over the years, including some truly unique projects like the buzzworthy Backrooms and some hidden gems.
By Kevin Pantoja
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