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‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Disrupt the 2026 Summer Box Office

NY Times · Jun 17, 2026, 9:04 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

“Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two breakout horror films from first-time directors in their 20s, have arguably redefined what a summer blockbuster can be.

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