Mark Duplass Calls Horror Hits Obsession and Backrooms a 'Glimmer of Hope' for Struggling Film Industry
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Natalie Oganesyan
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Summary
Mark Duplass celebrates the box office successes of horror films Obsession and Backrooms as a hopeful sign for the struggling film industry. In a video posted to X, he acknowledges the dire state of the industry but highlights how these wins demonstrate democratized access to technology and new distribution possibilities. The article discusses how these low-budget horror successes offer a "glimmer of hope" amid a fractured entertainment landscape.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI just want to take a moment to celebrate the glimmer of hope that Obsession and Backrooms are bringing to our industry.
And I don't want to overstate it. I know how complicated and dire things can be. But this is cool.
We now know we have the democratized access to technology. We've been wondering where to put these things because the distribution system is so fractured.
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