‘Obsession’: World’s Love Affair With Curry Barker Pic Nears $300M; Scares Away ‘Blair Witch Project’ As Top Grossing Fest Acquisition Of All-Time, Box Office

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Focus Features and Blumhouse's 'Obsession,' starring Curry Barker, has amassed $286.5 million globally and is poised to cross $300 million, making it the highest-grossing film ever acquired at a festival. The psychological thriller, which explores a toxic relationship between characters Nikki and Bear, has captivated audiences from the UK to India, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia. It has surpassed 'Blair Witch Project' and 'Get Out' as the top-grossing festival acquisition of all time, reflecting an unusual international appetite for intimate relationship dramas.