How ‘Obsession’ Rewrote TIFF History

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What happened

A year after a $750,000 horror movie became the biggest Toronto sale ever, can the fest’s first official market catch that lightning again?

Key facts

  • A year after a $750,000 horror movie became the biggest Toronto sale ever, can the fest’s first official market catch that lightning again?
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

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  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

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