Low-Budget Horror ‘Obsessão’ Delivers Strong US Opening and Hits Brazilian Screens

Blumhouse‑produced horror film ‘Obsessão’, directed by 26‑year‑old Curry Barker, opened to a robust U.S. pre‑release performance, grossing US$ 2.6 million on Wednesday‑Thursday showings. The movie, made for under US$ 1 million, is projected to earn between US$ 10 million and US$ 12 million for its opening weekend, a notable achievement for a micro‑budget title. It holds a 95 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences.

In Brazil, the film premiered Thursday, 14 May, at Rio Branco’s Cine Araújo, joining three other new releases—‘Na Zona Cinzenta’, ‘Authentic Games no Império Desconectado’ and ‘O Gênio do Crime’. The local showing expands the film’s international rollout, following a broader U.S. theatrical push that also saw ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ return to Brazilian cinemas as part of a commemorative program.