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Backrooms Leads US Box Office as Gen Z Embraces Horror

6/8/2026

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Backrooms topped the U.S. weekend box office, earning $80 million in North America and $120 million worldwide.
Obsession reached $178 million globally and Rs 31.54 crore in India by Day 10.
Therapist Lauren Cook says Gen Z prefers horror’s honesty over sugar-coated storytelling.
Statista reports 91 percent of Gen Z watch horror, making it their third-favorite genre after comedy and action.

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Backrooms topped the U.S. weekend box office, earning $80 million in North America and $120 million worldwide.
Obsession reached $178 million globally and Rs 31.54 crore in India by Day 10.
Therapist Lauren Cook says Gen Z prefers horror’s honesty over sugar-coated storytelling.
Statista reports 91 percent of Gen Z watch horror, making it their third-favorite genre after comedy and action.