The indie horror movies have been terrifying audiences and breaking box-office records in equal measure.

Steven Spielberg commended the box office success of _Obsession_ and _Backrooms_, highlighting their impressive achievements despite being made on modest budgets.

Horror films had another strong weekend at North American theaters, and “Scary Movie” and “Obsession” both broke records.

Obsession will not stop breaking records as it continues to add to its global box office haul. This next one is significant, as its how much it's made next to its budget.

"Backrooms" is officially A24's highest-grossing worldwide release, as well as the studio's first movie to surpass $200 million in ticket sales.

The indie horror movies have been terrifying audiences and breaking box-office records in equal measure.