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Under $1M Budget, $400M Hit | Montreal News
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A $750K horror flick directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker is blowing up—grossing over $400M, outpacing classics like Enter the Dragon, and becoming Focus Features’ biggest hit ever. The story follows a desperate guy who makes a wish on a magic willow tree, unleashing chaos—and audiences are hooked on its dark, cautionary tale. What’s even wilder? The film’s creators built their audience on YouTube, proving indie hustle can topple studio power. And they’re not done—another movie’s already in the works. Proof that killer ideas + smart execution = box office gold, no budget needed.
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