'Obsession', Which Made 650 Billion Won on a 1 Billion Won Budget, Begins Box Office Reverse Run

The movie "Obsession," which has sparked a box office craze in North America and the global film market, has begun a reverse run in South Korea as well.

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated ticket computer network statistics on the 8th, "Obsession" drew 28,072 viewers nationwide on the 7th, ranking second at the box office following "The Odyssey." "Obsession," which finished its opening week in third place, climbed one spot in its second week, showcasing the power of word-of-mouth.

"Obsession" is a film that depicts the horrific love story of a couple who become lovers after making a wish on a stick called "One Wish Willow" that grants anything, starting that very night. It is the second feature film and first theatrical release by YouTube sketch comedian Curry Barker.

This work is a low-budget film produced with 750,000 dollars (approx. 1 billion won), but it has created a sensation by surpassing 500 million dollars (approx. 650 billion won) at the global box office. Recording a return on investment of 667 times its production cost, it became the highest-grossing film in the history of distributor Focus Features. It also achieved the remarkable feat of ranking fifth on the all-time horror movie box office list.

Among domestic audiences, "Obsession" is receiving rave reviews for its fresh ideas that overcome clichés, effective direction that heightens fear through sound and editing, and satirical messages regarding gender-based violence.

(Photo: SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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