Shocker hit ‘Obsession,’ which has made 100 times its budget, proves horror is Hollywood’s best genre
The horror film 'Obsession' has achieved remarkable success, grossing $84 million globally on a budget of just $750,000. This indie film, directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker, showcases the growing power of the horror genre in Hollywood. With its unique storytelling and lower production costs, horror films are increasingly becoming reliable box office hits.
- ▪Horror film 'Obsession' was made on a budget of $750,000 and has grossed $84 million globally in its first 12 days.
- ▪Director Curry Barker wrote the screenplay while working at a coffee shop and is only 26 years old.
- ▪The success of 'Obsession' highlights the horror genre's ability to attract audiences and compete with major studio films.
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Johnny Oleksinski Movies Shocker hit ‘Obsession,’ which has made 100 times its budget, proves horror is Hollywood’s best genre By Johnny Oleksinski Published May 27, 2026, 3:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google In the summer, studios and exhibitors usually look to bread-and-butter blockbusters to boost business. This year, those sizzling titles include a new “Spider-Man” and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” So, Hollywood wasn’t exactly obsessing over Focus Features’ springtime “Obsession,” a little indie released May 15th that was made for just $750,000 — less than a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan. The film’s biggest name is Andy Richter.
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