Horror Films Redefine Summer Box Office Success

Key facts

• Two horror films, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," have achieved significant box office success.
• "Backrooms" has grossed $248.4 million at the box office.
• "Obsession" has grossed $286.4 million at the box office.
• Both films are described as smaller-budget releases.
• The success of these films challenges traditional summer blockbuster models.
• The films have outperformed expectations.

Horror films "Backrooms" and "Obsession" are achieving significant box office success, challenging traditional summer blockbuster models. "Backrooms" has grossed $248.4 million, while "Obsession" has surpassed $286.4 million. Both films have outperformed expectations, demonstrating the commercial potential of smaller-budget horror releases within the summer movie season. Their success suggests a shift in audience preference or an underestimation of the horror genre's appeal by studios.