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Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Proves ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker’

Variety 20 June 2026 5h ago
Ben Wheatley on How Blockbuster Success of ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Proves ‘It’s a Great Time to Be a Young Filmmaker’
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“Bulk” and “Meg 2” director Ben Wheatley thinks “it’s a great time to be a young filmmaker,” pointing to break-out, box-office phenomena like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” as proof that emerging directors are trailblazing new pathways to success — and finding ways to reach new audiences. Appearing at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, where the U.K. […]
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