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'Obsession' Low-Budget Horror Film Earns Over $400 Million Globally

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'Obsession' Low-Budget Horror Film Earns Over $400 Million Globally

Analysed 6 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·United States·Entertainment
'Obsession' Low-Budget Horror Film Earns Over $400 Million GloballyPreviousNext

The low-budget horror film 'Obsession,' made for approximately $750,000, has grossed over $400 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing horror films. Directed by Curry Barker, it blends dramatic storytelling with horror elements, marking a trend of 'horror-coated' dramas gaining popularity in the mid-budget space. The film's steady box office growth over two months defied typical horror patterns, maintaining strong ticket sales domestically and internationally, and setting records for profitability and theatrical run length.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thestatesman— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
78%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 6 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus primarily on the commercial success and genre trends related to the film 'Obsession,' without engaging in political discourse. Coverage centers on industry perspectives, box office data, and filmmaking aspects, representing viewpoints from trade analysts, filmmakers, and audiences. There is no evident political framing or partisan interpretation in the sources.

Sentiment — Positive (78/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive, highlighting the film's unexpected financial success and innovative genre blending. The coverage emphasizes record-breaking achievements and steady audience interest, portraying 'Obsession' as a notable and profitable example within the horror genre. There is no negative or critical sentiment present in the reporting.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
economictimesObsession, the steady rise of 'horror-coated' drama films and their quiet takeover of the mid-budget theatrical spaceCenterPositive
thestatesmanHow 'Obsession,' shot for less than 1 million, became a 400 million sensation at the box officeCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

thestatesman broke this story on 6 Jul, 08:08 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thestatesman6 Jul, 08:08 am
    How 'Obsession,' shot for less than 1 million, became a 400 million sensation at the box office
  2. 2
    economictimes6 Jul, 08:22 am
    Obsession, the steady rise of 'horror-coated' drama films and their quiet takeover of the mid-budget theatrical space

Lens Score breakdown

31/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
A24Focus Features

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
United States
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
6 Jul 2026
Key entities
GenreHorror filmMagic (supernatural)Box Office MojoSupernaturalLow-budget filmHorror fictionDramaPsychological traumaSupernatural horror filmJump scareSurvival horror