Steven Spielberg has praised the horror films ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’, highlighting their success at the global box office despite being produced on relatively small budgets.
Speaking to entertainment outlet Deadline while attending the screening of his upcoming film Disclosure Day, Spielberg said, “I just applaud them.” He added that he had watched Obsession but had not yet seen Backrooms, while expressing admiration for the reception both films have received.
“I’m so happy for them. I think it’s so fantastic,” he said, noting the films were made with limited budgets. He further commented that ‘Obsession’ was reportedly made with under $1 million, while ‘Backrooms’ had a budget of around $10 million or less.
Spielberg said, “I think it’s great that they had basically very little money… and they’re doing so well, and I just applaud them.” He also added that he plans to watch ‘Backrooms’ once his current commitments conclude, and said he had “loved” Obsession.
Both films were released on May 29. ‘Obsession’, directed by Curry Barker and starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, follows a shy music store employee in love with his childhood friend and coworker. The film has reportedly earned over $200 million worldwide.
‘Backrooms’, directed by Kane and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, follows a struggling divorced alcoholic furniture store owner and his therapist. It has earned over $140 million globally.
‘Obsession’ was made on an estimated budget of between $750,000 and $1 million, while Backrooms was reportedly produced for under $10 million.
Spielberg’s upcoming film ‘Disclosure Day’, set for release on June 12, explores individuals uncovering secret government intelligence on extraterrestrial life while racing against time and dangerous operatives. It stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Wyatt Russell, among others.
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