The horror movie “Obsessão” surprised both the audience and critics by raking in over 100 times its budget. Directed by Curry Barker, known for his work on “Milk & Serial“, the long-playing film cost between US$ 750,000 and US$ 1 million, but has now reached a total of US$ 114,183,551 in worldwide box office sales. This unexpected success can likely be attributed to its engaging narrative and talented cast, which includes Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and the comedian Andy Richter.
The direction of Curry Barker is one of the main reasons for the film’s success. With a careful and tense approach, Barker leads the story in a way that keeps the viewer anxious and curious. The cast also delivers convincing performances, bringing to life complex and multi-layered characters. The screenplay, written by Barker himself, explores dark and sinister themes, without getting lost in spoilers unnecessary. The film’s photography is also worth noting, capturing the oppressive and tense atmosphere that permeates the narrative.
“Obsessão“
“Obsessão” follows the story of a incurable romantic who buys a toy capable of granting unique desires. However, when he breaks the toy while making his request, he gets exactly what he wanted, but soon discovers that the consequence is dark and sinister. The film has already been shown at various film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival, the Fantastic Fest in Texas, and the Catalonia International Fantastique Film Festival in Spain, where it won the Grand Prize of the Audience. Currently, it is only available exclusively in Brazilian movie theaters, with pre-sale for R$ 59.90 at the Prime Video store.
With an impressive box office and a positive reception from both the public and critics, “Obsessão” has established itself as one of the most surprising horror movies of the year. If you’re a fan of horror movies with somber themes and engaging narratives, “Obsessão” is definitely an option to consider. In addition, the film’s success can be seen as an example of how a low-budget project can become a box office hit, thanks to a combination of direction talent, elenco dedicated and a narrative captivating.
