Mumbai, June 8 -- At a time when filmmakers are spending hundreds of crores to create cinematic spectacles, one low-budget horror film is proving that a strong story and audience buzz can still work miracles at the box office. Hollywood's latest sensation Obsession has emerged as one of the biggest surprise blockbusters of the year, delivering extraordinary numbers despite being made on a shoestring budget.

Directed by Curry Barker, the psychological horror thriller has become a global phenomenon, with audiences across the world flocking to theatres. What's even more remarkable is that the film's second weekend collections in several markets have nearly matched its entire first-week earnings, a rare feat for any movie.

Obsession's Massi...