Backrooms and Obsession lead the box office with low-budget horror

The recent releases of the horror films Backrooms and Obsession are bringing a renewed appreciation for low-budget horror. Since their debuts, both films have impressively climbed to the top of the box office, posting strong numbers that are drawing audiences into theaters. These films are not only thrilling, but also the result of innovative approaches from young filmmakers.

Backrooms: A pillar for A24

A24's Backrooms, directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, also known as Kane Pixels, has taken over the box office with an estimated weekend gross of $81.45 million in the United States. That result was achieved across 3,442 locations and brings its worldwide total to $118 million.

The film, which originated from a popular creepypasta, has received many positive reviews, helping fuel its popularity and the audience turnout during the start of the summer season. With a budget of just $10 million and as the debut of a young director, Backrooms' success is especially remarkable. It even delivered the biggest opening ever for A24.

Obsession: A surprising number two

Focus Features' Obsession, directed by 26-year-old YouTuber and comedian Curry Barker, has also posted impressive numbers. After its wide release on May 15, the film earned $26.4 million in domestic revenue last weekend, up 10% from the previous week. That brings its total domestic gross to $104.75 million.

Internationally, Obsession has earned $40.2 million, for a worldwide total of $148 million. The film, centered on the theme of the