'Backrooms' shatters records; 'Obsession' scores USD150 million haul

Young audiences are flocking to cinemas, not for "Star Wars," but for low-budget horror films like "Backrooms" and "Obsession," born from internet creators. "Backrooms" earned a staggering $81.5 million, while "Obsession" continues to draw crowds. This weekend signals a potential resurgence for theaters, driven by fresh talent and original content. Young audiences are flocking to cinemas, not for "Star Wars," but for low-budget horror films like "Backrooms" and "Obsession," born from internet creators. "Backrooms" earned a staggering $81.5 million, while "Obsession" continues to draw crowds. This weekend signals a potential resurgence for theaters, driven by fresh talent and original content.