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The horror film "Obsession," made on a budget of $750,000 (around Rs 6.2 crore), has earned over $234 million globally (approx. Rs 1,950 crore).
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India (specifically, mentioned for its box office performance)
Who
Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Curry Barker
What
The horror film "Obsession," made on a budget of $750,000 (around Rs 6.2 crore), has earned over $234 million globally (approx. Rs 1,950 crore).
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:02:53 GMT · 3h 46m ago
Where
India (specifically, mentioned for its box office performance) ·
Why
Strong audience engagement and its psychological horror theme, focusing on obsession and psychological tension, resonated with urban audiences and social media discussions.
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The film's success demonstrates that strong storytelling and audience-driven momentum can significantly outperform traditional marketing-led releases in the global cinema market, setting new benchmarks for micro-budget films. Its strong performance in international markets, including India, highlights a shift in audience preferences towards compelling narrative over large production values.
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3 events in this thread- Markets3h 46m agoThe horror film "Obsession," directed by Curry Barker and starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, has grossed over $234 million globally from a $750,000 budget, setting multiple industry milestones.Open article
- Markets3h 46m agoThe horror film "Obsession," made on a micro budget of just $750,000 (around Rs 6.2 crore), has earned over $234 million globally (approx. Rs 1,950 crore).Open article
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