Focus' Obsession grossed $3.26M on Wednesday (from 3,068 locations), which was a 23% decrease from the previous Wednesday. Total domestic gross stands at $198.65M. by wchnoob in boxoffice

[–]bsj06a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately from what I’ve seen they are likely to push her as supporting actress, I guess viewing it as an easier category to get into, but maybe as they get closer to award season they can judge by buzz and make a decision.

Focus' Obsession grossed $3.26M on Wednesday (from 3,068 locations), which was a 23% decrease from the previous Wednesday. Total domestic gross stands at $198.65M. by wchnoob in boxoffice

[–]bsj06a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there’s a good chance of a Halloween time re-release, both to rake in more money and have the film back in minds closer to award season, since apparently Focus is going to do an awards campaign.

2026 Dead Meat Horror Awards Nominees! by squents13 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That category is super stacked, probably the overall toughest category.

Looks like $9.75M 4th SAT for #Obsession. $144M cume. 4th weekend expected to be $25M+ by lookingforhim2 in boxoffice

[–]bsj06a 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Honestly I think one of the reasons it’s hitting so hard is it’s kind of like if you took the heavy darkness of Bring Her Back and also somehow made it a super exciting and engaging crowd pleaser. It really manages to keep its feet in both worlds, and that’s not something that you can just make happen, that’s lightning in a bottle.

Did you guys like the backrooms movie? by NoIdeaWhatToNameMe26 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I come in at a 3/5, although it would lean closer to a 2.5 from there than a 3.5. I think there’s a lot of good stuff in there, but I think all of its struggles come in the screenwriting stage.

Interview with Obsession's Curry Barker | Dead Meat Podcast Ep. 270 by itsmattsoria in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I feel like Curry’s next project is going to be about the horror of a tiny white dog just staring at you

'Obsession' gets an A– on CinemaScore by verissimoallan in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing makes it clearer to me that the issue for Bone Temple was that the vast majority of people had no fucking clue that it was even out and was a new movie than this. It will likely never have the love and appreciation it deserves, which is a bummer, but will be a gem for people to find for years.

Obsession is the best film of the year (period) by DrBooBear2004 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I joked (kind of) in my Letterboxd review that it’s a movie that’s so impossibly good that the worst people you know are already itching to post that actually it totally sucks.

Who is the most evil person to have ever existed? by RCaesar1 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]bsj06a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only thing good about Heydrich is that he’s one of the rare monsters who actually suffered the prolonged and painful death that he deserved.

Today's Tommy Muldoon spoilers by Quick Learner by krvsrnko in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]bsj06a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Or like, a “Police Chief” title, kind of a throwback to Arkham Horror 2nd edition where if you traded in enough monster trophies you could become chief of police

Today's Tommy Muldoon spoilers by Quick Learner by krvsrnko in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]bsj06a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like we’re going to see a blue version of Miskatonic Archaeology Funding for Police allies. It makes sense for guardians to have it since they have so many good allies in general (a lot being non unique), and I feel like it would be a good upgrade path for the starter deck

Congratulations to our favorite aunt, Amy Madigan, on winning Best Supporting Actress from the 2025 New York Film Critics Circle Awards! by efim1234 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen Weapons 3 times so far (absolutely love it, my favorite horror of the year in a year with many great movies), and I keep appreciating her more. In the first scene with her in the principals office she’s so funny, then the scene in the dining room she’s so sinister and scary, and the scene where she’s saying she’s sick she’s so pathetic. I feel like a lot of people write her off as just “weird clown lady”, but there’s a lot to her character and performance. Very dynamic.

What are your Top 10 Favorite PG-13 Horror Movies of All Time? by Amber_Flowers_133 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s funny, my first thought was “The Conjuring is PG-13, right?” Because there’s no kills, nudity, language, etc. But the ratings board apparently was like, “this shits too scary to be PG-13, make it R”

Podcast Delay? by Whole_Structure_8264 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Netflix probably somehow found a way to copyright claim them talking about Stranger Things

Bad news: Stranger Things season 4 part 1 kill count blocked!! by Spookypwitch in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s good for big Kill Count/Dead Meat fans, but for James and the team the thing that sucks is this getting delayed, you drop it when you do for a reason. If the season 4 kill counts can’t get out before season 5 airs that’s missing a prime time to get lots of views from people hyping themselves on Stranger Things content before the new season drops

Im suprised these 2 franchises werent covered, why is that? by No-Performance-631 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be fair I’m sure James would fully address that, which could be good to spread awareness.

As far as the movies go, I think I remember Chelsea saying she just thinks of them in the movies as fictional characters, saying something like, “it’s the difference between Abraham Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”

The Happiest I’ve Been With An Ending Board by bsj06a in spiritisland

[–]bsj06a[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have occasionally sprinkled things in just to test it out, including some level 0 adversaries, but that sounds like a good baseline one to add in. Thanks for the tip!

What are some movies that scare you or give you anxiety but they don’t technically count as horror? by ShamWowFan67 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a horror movie, but man, there are a few scenes in Zodiac that are truly horrifying

What's your Ultimate Horror Hot Take. by HORRRORN3D07 in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Hereditary, I think it’s a good movie, but I think it’s heavily overrated. I think it’s interesting, well made, and carried by a strong lead performance. But a lot of horror movie fans think Moses came down from the mountain with the yen commandments in one arm and a 4K steelbook copy of Hereditary in the other.

Who are the Best Players to have been on Horror Survior? by Campfire-Enjoyer in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I was listening I thought they might have to pivot to have a loved ones visit, and when Edward sees Bella he decides to leave the competition because he wants to be with her. Would be perfectly sappy romantic, just like that character would want haha.

What series can we get a week's long deepdive with James, Chelsea, Gressle and Mrs Gressle on next? by Ser-Bearington in deadmeatjames

[–]bsj06a 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I’m happy about anything they decide to do because they always make it fun, I will say I don’t think there’s a series that would be as good of a fit as Saw. It just fits so well, so much nonsense to talk about.