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

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Coverage
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Recency
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Confidence
49
Clipability
60
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Claims
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Breakthrough
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North America

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New York Times - Home Page

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‘Backrooms' and ‘Obsession' Disrupt the 2026 Summer Box Office.

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"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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Majornytimes.com6/17/2026