Backrooms and Obsession Lead the Box Office as Audiences Show Up for Low-Budget Horror
IGN
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Backrooms and Obsession are ushering in a new appreciation for low-budget horror movies after both YouTuber-directed projects managed to lead the box office race with strong numbers this weekend.
YouTube Horror Films Top Box Office
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