An Oscar campaign has officially begun for Obsession's Inde Navarrette
Focus Features is also angling for a Best Picture nomination, among many others.
Obsession, directed by Curry Barker and starring Inde Navarrette, has become the biggest horror hit of the summer, grossing over $500 million worldwide. Focus Features, the film's distributor, is now planning an extensive awards campaign for Obsession, targeting the Academy Awards' Best Actress category for Navarrette. The studio is also targeting a range of other awards, including Best Director, Original Screenplay, Film Editing, Best Actor for co-lead Michael Johnston, and several supporting nominations.
They are even considering a nomination for Best Picture. However, the Oscars have historically been less favorable towards horror films, making the Academy's response uncertain. Focus Features plans to pursue various categories at the Golden Globes as well, potentially facing a decision similar to that faced by Zach Cregger's Weapons and Jordan Peele's Get Out, which ultimately chose between Best Motion Picture – Drama or Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
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