'Obsession' Achieves Rare Box Office Growth in Second Weekend, Joining 'Sound of Freedom' in Unprecedented Territory
By
Brian Welk
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Curry Barker's horror film "Obsession" achieved a rare box office milestone by increasing its earnings 39% in its second weekend ($23.9 million) compared to its opening weekend ($17.1 million). Producer Jason Blum noted this is unprecedented for a wide-release horror movie, with the only comparable box office rise being "Sound of Freedom." The article highlights how unusual this performance is within the horror genre.
Key quotes
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It's the 'ONLY' wide-release horror movie on record to go up by such a margin.
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