Horror Films 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' Spark Hollywood Shift

This past weekend marked a tectonic shift in Hollywood that’s sent shock waves across the industry. The box office results have signaled a change in audience preferences and production successes for the horror genre.

Significant attention has been drawn to "Backrooms," a horror film born out of a 4chan creepypasta. Produced for around $10 million, the film opened to an extraordinary $81 million. This performance proved historic for the distributor A24, smashing records for the studio.

In addition to "Backrooms," the industry is taking note of "Obsession." This horror film was made on a budget of $750,000 and grossed notable returns. The combined success of these films highlights a shift in the cinematic landscape.