Horror's Dark Horse: What Obsession's Surprising Box Office Numbers Mean for Indie Filmmakers The horror genre has long been a breeding ground for unexpected hits. This year's Obsession is no exception, opening to $23.
1 million worldwide with most of that coming from North America. Despite its modest production cost of $750,000 or less, the film has proven that a well crafted story can still yield substantial returns.
Obsession's success can be attributed in part to its ability to tap into current market trends.