Spielberg, known for his acclaimed projects, which include “Jaws”, “E T the Extra-Terrestrial”, and “Schindler’s List”, said he has seen “Obsession” but has yet to watch “Backrooms”. The filmmaker lauded the response to the films, made with limited budgets.

“I’m so happy for them. I think it’s so fantastic,” he told entertainment news outlet Deadline as he attended the screening of his next film, “Disclosure Day”.

“I think it’s great that they had basically very little money, especially ‘Obsession had under USD 1 million, and the other film had maybe 10 or nine, and they’re doing so well, and I just applaud them. I haven’t seen ‘Backrooms’; I am going to see it when all this is over. But I have seen ‘Obsession’, and I loved it,” he added.

Both films released on May 29. “Obsession” is directed by Curry Barker and features Michael Johnston as Bear Bailey and Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman. It revolves around a shy, insecure music store employee, Bailey, who is in love with his childhood friend and coworker, Freeman. The film has earned over USD 200 million at the global box office.

“Backrooms” features Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. It is directed by Kane and follows a struggling, recently divorced alcoholic and furniture store owner named Clark and his therapist, . It has earned over USD 140 million at the global box office.

“Obsession” has been made at an estimated budget of USD 750,000 and USD 1 million. “Backrooms” is reportedly made under USD 10 million.

Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” is set to release on June 12 and revolves around individuals who uncover top-secret government intelligence revolving around extraterrestrial life and race against time-and lethal government operatives-to reveal the truth about alien existence to the world.

It features Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, and Wyatt Russell, among others.

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