Business is thriving for online content creators following the triumph of the films Obsession and Backrooms. An executive described the current atmosphere as a ‘feeding frenzy.’
The release of Obsession and Backrooms in May highlighted that smaller independent creators can successfully compete in an industry often dominated by multimillion-dollar franchises.
Both films, low-budget horror productions, captivated audiences and brought significant changes to Hollywood. Together, they amassed over $870 million globally. This achievement has propelled creators from Gen Z into becoming some of the most in-demand talents in the industry almost instantly.
This unexpected financial success has industry insiders re-evaluating the potential of independently produced films in contrast to traditional big-budget movies.