The Obsession Effect: Why a $750,000 Horror Movie Became a $513 Million Lesson in Innovation The film industry has long struggled with a paradox: it thrives on creativity and innovation, yet often defaults to safe formulas.
But occasionally, a project emerges that challenges conventional wisdom. For the independent film community, Obsession is just such an example.
Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, made headlines last year when Focus Features acquired it for an estimated $15 million worldwide deal.