Low-Budget Horror 'Obsession' Earns $19M in Fifth Weekend, Continues Box Office Dominance
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The low-budget horror film "Obsession," directed by former YouTuber Curry Barker, continues its remarkable box office run, grossing $19 million in its fifth weekend—its fourth consecutive week outperforming its opening weekend. The film has surpassed recent releases like "Masters of the Universe" and "Scary Movie," solidifying its status as a breakout horror blockbuster phenomenon.
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The low budget horror phenomenon grossed another $19 million at North American theaters—its fourth week in a row outperforming its box office debut
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