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Fortnite and Blumhouse release Obsession tie‑in ad drawing mixed reactions

Epic Games and Blumhouse published a one‑minute ad linking Fortnite to Curry Barker's film Obsession. The spot swaps the movie's female lead for Fortnite's rare Galaxy Zero Point Sprite and reenacts several jump‑scare moments. Viewers say the clip reads as a playful nod if you haven't seen the film, but is baffling or offensive to those familiar with the movie's sensitive plot elements.

• One‑minute Fortnite × Blumhouse promotional ad
• Film lead replaced by Galaxy Zero Point Sprite
• Recreates Obsession jump‑scares and plot beats
• Reception split: playful to some, problematic to others