‘Obsession’ Submitted In Golden Globes’ Musical Or Comedy Categories, Report Says
The $750,000 film has grossed more than $500 million worldwide and could compete for a best box office achievement Globe.
- Focus Features has submitted filmmaker Curry Barker's 'Obsession' for the Golden Globes' musical or comedy categories, placing the horror-comedy in a distinct awards field from drama nominees.
- Audiences at screenings often laugh at the wild behavior of Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman, prompting filmmaker Barker and stakeholders to argue the film functions as a dark comedy despite its horror elements.
- Genre-Bending precedents include 'Get Out', 'The Banshees of Inisherin', 'Poor Things', 'The Substance', and 'Bugonia', all previously submitted to the Golden Globes in musical or comedy categories. The organization generally defers to distributors on placement decisions.
- Star Inde Navarrette will compete in the musical or comedy acting category following the film's commercial success. Produced for $750,000, 'Obsession' has grossed more than $500 million worldwide, catapulting her to Hollywood's A-list.
- In a relatively thin field, 'Obsession' faces competition from 'The Odyssey', 'La Bola Negra', 'Project Hail Mary', 'Wild Horse Nine', and potentially 'Dune: Part Three' for the comedy award this year.
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