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Indie horror film 'Obsession' earns $21M opening weekend on $1M budget

The new horror film "Obsession," directed by Curry Barker and starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, has achieved significant box office success on a modest budget. The movie, reportedly made for $750,000 to $1 million, grossed $21 million globally in its opening weekend, with $16 million in the US. This performance has generated awards buzz for Navarrette and has led to discussions about potential sequels and an anthology series. AI

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RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a film's successful opening weekend, highlighting its impressive financial performance relative to its budget and generating critical acclaim. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Indie horror film 'Obsession' earns $21M opening weekend on $1M budget

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 Nederlands(NL) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    'Obsession' Made Over 21 Times Its Budget Its Opening Weekend

    Obsession opened huge this weekend, at least in the context of making many multiples of its tiny budget, with more to come.