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Horror is dominating the box office as Obsession and Backrooms outperform new Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu…
Original horror films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' are outperforming the new Star Wars movie 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' at the box office. 'Backrooms' set a new opening weekend record for A24, while 'Obsession' continues its strong run. Both horror movies had significantly smaller budgets than the Star Wars film, making their success particularly notable.
After an even better second weekend in theaters, new horror movie Obsession has made its production budget back almost…
The new horror film Obsession has achieved significant financial success, earning over $74 million worldwide against a production budget of under $1 million. This makes it one of the year's most profitable releases and the cheapest movie to top the box office in 17 years. Director Curry Barker is also planning a sequel and an anthology series based on the film's premise.
YouTuber Curry Barker opens up on the pressures of making his first feature film Obsession: "Before, if something…
Director Curry Barker discusses the pressures of making his first feature film, the critically acclaimed horror movie Obsession. Barker, who gained fame on YouTube for his horror-comedy shorts, reflects on the increased stakes and expectations for his subsequent projects, including a new Texas Chain Saw Massacre film.
Curry Barker says Obsession 2 is possible, but he'd rather make an anthology series and "invite other filmmakers to give their spin" on wishes gone bad
Filmmaker Curry Barker is open to the possibility of an 'Obsession 2' but is more excited about creating an anthology series based on the film's mythology. He envisions each episode featuring a different wish gone wrong, potentially inviting other directors to contribute their unique perspectives. Actors Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, who star in the upcoming horror film 'Obsession,' have expressed interest in working with Barker again in future projects.
"My journey doesn't feel that different from David Fincher or Steven Spielberg's": The new class of horror filmmakers is here, and they're all graduates of YouTube
A new wave of horror filmmakers is emerging from YouTube, leveraging their established fanbases and content creation skills to break into the film industry. Directors like Curry Barker and Kane Parsons, along with Markiplier's adaptation of Iron Lung, demonstrate a successful transition from online platforms to cinematic releases, often with a focus on fast-paced, engaging narratives.
"My job is to trick you": Obsession's Curry Barker on finding his own way to frighten horror fans and leaning into the "modern jumpscare"
Director Curry Barker discusses his approach to horror in the upcoming film Obsession, aiming to create a "modern jumpscare" that relies on unsettling moments rather than traditional scares. He contrasts this with predictable jumpscares, stating his goal is to surprise and trick the audience, drawing parallels to comedic timing.
Director of A24's Texas Chainsaw Massacre says the franchise "went the complete opposite direction than it should have gone", as he teases his "brutal", emotional reboot
Director Curry Barker has revealed his plans for A24's upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot, aiming for a brutal and emotional take that honors the original 1974 film. Barker expressed a desire to explore the darker aspects of the family dynamic, promising a fresh yet familiar approach to the franchise. His upcoming horror film, Obsession, is set to release on May 15.
You'll wish you'd been ghosted after watching the new trailer for upcoming horror movie Obsession
The new trailer for the upcoming horror movie Obsession has been released by Universal Pictures. Directed by Curry Barker, the film centers on a man who uses a mysterious item to make his crush love him more, only for it to turn into a terrifying nightmare. Obsession is set to release in US cinemas on May 15, 2026.
