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Spielberg hails low-budget horror hit 'Obsession' and emerging filmmakers
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Spielberg hails low-budget horror hit 'Obsession' and emerging filmmakers

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg praised the low-budget horror film "Obsession."
  • He noted the success of emerging filmmakers Kane Parsons and Kari Barker, who created "Backrooms" and "Obsession."
  • Spielberg highlighted the trend of YouTubers transitioning into successful filmmakers, citing Parsons and Barker's careers.

Hollywood icon Steven Spielberg has expressed his admiration for the burgeoning horror film scene, specifically praising the low-budget success of "Obsession." The acclaimed director, known for blockbusters like "Jaws" and "Jurassic Park," shared his enthusiasm for emerging filmmakers Kane Parsons and Kari Barker, the creative forces behind "Obsession" and "Backrooms."

Spielberg, who himself transitioned from early independent work to mainstream success, finds the rise of these new directors inspiring. He remarked on their ability to achieve significant results with limited financial resources. "I am very happy for them. I think it's fantastic, and it's especially great that they had very little money," Spielberg stated, noting that "Obsession" was made for under a million dollars.

I am very happy for them. I think it's fantastic, and it's especially great that they had very little money. 'Obsession' was made for less than a million dollars, and the other film for maybe ten or nine million, and they are achieving great results, they deserve all the praise.

— Steven SpielbergSpielberg commented on the success of emerging filmmakers and their low-budget productions.

While he admitted he hadn't yet seen "Backrooms," Spielberg was captivated by "Obsession." He highlighted the growing trend of YouTubers leveraging online platforms to build an audience before transitioning to feature films. Parsons, for instance, built a following with his YouTube series "Backrooms," which led to an A24 film adaptation. Barker's career also began on YouTube, leading to his supernatural horror hit "Obsession."

The director drew parallels between these young filmmakers' journeys and his own early career, recalling the unexpected success of his low-budget shark film, "Jaws." "Obsession," with its impressive box office performance against a modest budget, is already being discussed as an awards contender, with Barker reportedly working on his next project.

I haven't seen 'Backrooms' yet. I will do it when this rush calms down. But I watched 'Obsession' and it impressed me.

— Steven SpielbergSpielberg expressed his intention to watch 'Backrooms' and his positive reaction to 'Obsession'.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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