Obsession and Backrooms have continued to earn major wins this year, including honors at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. The two low-budget horror films, helmed by talented young filmmakers, achieved remarkable box-office success. Curry Barker’s Obsession grossed $523 million, while Kane Parsons’ directorial debut, Backrooms, brought in $400 million.

Apart from their impressive box-office numbers, both films have earned praise from notable filmmakers and actors. With awards season approaching, these two have become the most talked-about films in the industry. And the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards wins for Obsession and Backrooms have positioned them as competition to watch as the race for awards heats up.

Obsession dominated this year’s Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, taking home five wins, while Backrooms was not far behind with three. Inspired by the “Backrooms” creepypasta, Kane Parsons’ film won Best First Feature, Best Cinematography, and Best Score. Curry Barker’s Obsession, meanwhile, won Best Director, Best Lead Performance, Best Wide Release, Best Screenplay, and Best K***.

Widow’s Bay, which has received praise from Stephen King and Guillermo del Toro, took home the award for Best Series. In the Best Video Game category, Resident Evil Requiem was named the winner. For those who are not aware, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards celebrate the best in horror and thriller productions across film, television, and video games.

Interestingly, the awards are also fan-voted. So, the wins are a huge achievement for both Obsession and Backrooms. Both are also talked about in the Oscar race. As the two young directors move on to other projects, they have continued to attract praise and attention for their debut.

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And amid all the acclaim and recognition, legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg has one piece of advice for the two directors.

Steven Spielberg recently appeared on an episode of The Rest Is Entertainment. When asked to share advice for the two young directors, Curry Barker and Kane Parsons, and their highly successful films, the filmmaker had just one advice. And it came with a warning.

“Do not let wild success go to your heads, because when you make your next movie, you’re starting from scratch,” he said.

These directors have something in common when it comes to their careers. Obsession director Curry Barker and Backrooms director Kane Parsons made their debuts in their 20s. Steven Spielberg himself was also in his 20s when he directed Jaws, which went on to win three Academy Awards. So, the Disclosure Day director, Spielberg may have a few valuable lessons to share with the young filmmakers as they step into the next crucial phase of their careers. 

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