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Box Office: ‘Obsession’ Surpasses $400 Million Globally
“Obsession” has notched another major box office milestone, clearing 400 million in global ticket sales. After two months in theaters, the indie horror breakout has grossed a remarkable 403 million, including 245 million domestically and 157 million overseas. The twisted romantic fantasy, directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, was produced for a mere 750,000 and acquired []
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