Obsession horror film grosses $100 million on sub‑$1 million budget

The 2026 horror film Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, was produced for an estimated budget of less than US$ 1 million (approximately US$ 750 k). Within its first week of release it earned about US$ 31 million worldwide, and its U.S. box‑office takings have topped the market, bringing the total to roughly US$ 60 million and positioning the film to become the first low‑budget horror to exceed US$ 100 million globally.

Critics have praised the movie, giving it a 95 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Lead performances by Inde Navarrete and Michael Johnston have been highlighted. The film’s success reinforces a longstanding Hollywood pattern where modestly funded horror titles generate outsized profits, echoing past hits such as The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity.