‘Obsession,’ Now Going Viral, Just Set A 17-Year Box Office Record

Low-budget horror film Obsession reached No. 1 at the box office on Monday, powered by strong word of mouth.

Made for about $750,000, it became the cheapest movie in 17 years to top the chart.

Obsession even outperformed recent blockbusters in daily earnings, with its worldwide total hitting $27 million.

The result underscores how small-budget horror can still break out as a major theatrical hit.