nuSep 2, 2026, 05:35

Producer of horror film Obsession heads to court over lost profits

Producer Darby has filed a lawsuit against Tea Shop Productions seeking a share of the profits from the highly successful horror film Obsession. She claims that her contributions to the film's re-editing entitle her to be reclassified as a producer rather than an executive producer to receive a fair portion of the earnings.

Producer Darby is taking legal action against Tea Shop Productions to claim a share of the profits from the successful horror film Obsession. Although Darby is credited as an executive producer, she contends that her work on re-editing the film was pivotal to its commercial success and that she is entitled to a portion of the revenue. She is now seeking a court order to reclassify her credit from executive producer to producer, which would legally entitle her to a share of the proceeds alongside fellow producers James Harris and Mark Lane. Darby has been an employee of Tea Shop Productions since 2019.

Directed by Curry Barker, Obsession was produced on a budget of 750,000 dollars and has since become a global box-office phenomenon, earning over 500 million dollars. The film centers on a man who uses dark magic to win over a woman, only to face severe consequences. Following the film's massive financial success, this legal battle highlights the disputes that can arise over distribution rights and production credits.

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