Obsession Tops $474.8 Million Worldwide as Director Teases Expansion
The horror film Obsession has earned $474.8 million globally, while director Cary Parker revealed a plot loophole and hinted at expanding the story into a limited series.
Obsession continues its impressive box office run, earning $474.895 million worldwide since its theatrical release on May 15, making it one of the highest-grossing horror films of the year.
Global Box Office Performance
The film collected $262.808 million in North America and an additional $212.087 million from international markets, bringing its worldwide total to nearly $475 million.
Story Overview
The movie follows a young man who secretly loves his co-worker and discovers a magical willow tree that grants one wish.
A Wish That Turns Into Horror
After wishing for the woman to fall in love with him, his dream quickly becomes a nightmare as she develops a dangerous obsession with him.
Director Explains the Plot Mystery
Director Cary Parker acknowledged fan questions about the magical wish tree and why previous wishes did not drastically change the world.
The Alternate Reality Theory
Parker suggested that each wish may transport its owner into a parallel reality where the wish comes true, preventing different wishes from affecting the original world.
Could Obsession Become a Series?
The director revealed that he would like to expand the concept into a limited anthology series, with each episode exploring a different wish and its terrifying consequences.
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