Two horror films led a strong month for movie theaters in May. Producer Chris Ferguson addressed online rumors about the directors. The success came after speculation about ghost-directing was debunked.
Backrooms and Obsession delivered a major win for cinemas during May. The films, directed by young YouTubers Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, outperformed expectations at the box office according to industry reports. Ferguson, a Vancouverite, described the opening weekend as a wild ride in comments published on June 1.