# Commercial success of horror film Obsession

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> Updated: 2026-08-14T16:03:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The low-budget horror-comedy ‘Obsession’, directed by Curry Barker and produced by Blumhouse, has achieved significant commercial success at the global box office. 

Initially reported to have surpassed $100 million in revenue on a budget of less than $1 million, the film saw a 39% increase in revenue during its second weekend. The film’s success grew to become a global phenomenon, with box-office data later showing it surpassed $4 billion in worldwide ticket sales, making it the highest-grossing original horror movie of the century. 

While the film received critical acclaim, including a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it was noted that its critical reception was eventually surpassed by Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’, though the latter did not match the commercial scale of ‘Obsession’.

## Claims

- The production budget for ‘Obsession’ was less than one million dollars. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Curry Barker wrote, directed, and edited the film ‘Obsession’. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The film ‘Obsession’ has grossed over 100 million dollars globally. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- ‘Obsession’ earned 39% more during its second weekend than its opening weekend. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ currently holds a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. (single source)
- Jane Schoenbrun directed ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Obsession horror film surpasses 100 million dollars at global box office

The low-budget horror film ‘Obsession’ has grossed over 100 million dollars globally, though Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ has recently overtaken it in critical ratings.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/obsession-horror-film-surpasses-100-million-dollars-at-global-box-office

### 2026-07-23: Obsession Saiai horror film grosses $4 billion worldwide

Curry Barker's low‑budget horror‑comedy Obsession Saiai, released July 17, has earned over $4 billion worldwide, becoming the top‑grossing original horror film and praised for its mix of terror, humor and a mut

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/obsession-saiai-horror-film-grosses-4-billion-worldwide

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