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‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’: Independent Horror Reigns at the Box Office

For the first time in…ever, really, the box office is currently being dominated by two independent horror films made by YouTubers in their twenties. Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, and Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, have stayed in the public discussion for weeks after their respective releases. Both films are…

The Mary Sue

To YouTube and beyond: how online gen Z directors stormed Hollywood

Record-breaking box office for Backrooms and Obsession has opened the door for twentysomething YouTube creators as the industry rethinks what audiences want

The Guardian - US

Kane Parsons becomes youngest film-maker to open at No 1 in the US with Backrooms

Backrooms stunned industry observers by taking $81m in its first weekend, a record for studio A24

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Could Bear Have Had A Shot With Nikki In Obsession? Fans Have Tons Of Thoughts After The Cast Weighs In

Did Nikki like Bear?

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Obsession' - Don't always trust the bear

Infatuation leads to devastation in Curry Barker's violent contemporary take on a Monkey's Paw tale.

Euronews

Filmmaker behind buzzy new horror film lands $10 million offer for next project — even though he doesn’t have one yet

Curry Barker is a 26-year-old filmmaker who made his name on YouTube

The Independent UK

Why Are People Online Suddenly Questioning Who Directed ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’?

Obsession is in the news for a bunch of reasons right now. But, one poster has people arguing about whether or not Curry Barker actually directed the film. This rather silly discourse cycle was kicked off by a poster named Christian arguing that someone “ghost-directed” the movie. (For those unaware,…

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Obsession director Curry Barker receives massive offer for next film before even making a pitch

Curry Barker is making waves with new horror hit Obsession, with one studio ready to make an eight figure offer for his next original project.

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Low-Budget Horror Hit 'Obsession' Dominates Watchlists After Surprising Box Office Jump

Low-budget horror hit Obsession shocks box office with a rare second-weekend rise, fuelled by viral buzz and strong audience reactions.

International Business Times UK

Obsession’s YouTuber director reveals inspiration behind surprise box office hit

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The Independent UK

Obsession director reveals unlikely inspiration from The Simpsons episode

Curry Barker said a ‘Treehouse of Horror’ special helped inspire his buzzy new horror film

The Independent UK

After an even better second weekend in theaters, new horror movie Obsession has made its production budget back almost 75 times over

Obsession has beaten its own record-breaking opening weekend

Total Film

Obsession Is Expanding, And The Director's Tease For One Wish Willow Has Me Spiraling

My One Wish: Curry Barker keeps making his horror universe weirder.

Cinemablend

Obsession Director Admits There’s A Giant Plot Hole In His $105M And Counting Film

"It’s something I don’t like to think about too much."

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Cinemablend

Obsession Makes An Unprecedented Box Office Move That Practically Overshadows The Mandalorian And Grogu’s Debut

I didn't see that coming!

Cinemablend

Obsession's Cast Convinced Me That My Beliefs About The Horror Movie Were Wrong

Well... this changes things.

TechRadar

Obsession review — I couldn't have wished for a more disturbing, heart-pounding horror movie if I'd tried

Curry Barker's wish fulfillment horror movie has everyone talking, you're sure to become obsessed with Obsession.

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Obsession Ending: The Cast And Director Have Ideas About What Happens After The Final Shot

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The Independent UK

Michael returns to box office top spot as Obsession creeps up on Devil Wears Prada 2

Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ has already made back its budget 16 times over

The Independent UK

‘Michael’ reclaims the top box office spot in its 4th weekend

The Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” is reclaiming the top spot in the North American box office

TechRadar

We just got an update about A24's Texas Chainsaw Massacre — and it gives us a huge clue about the plot

Curry Barker has teased a little about his plans for his Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie, and it's a pleasant surprise.

Inverse

'Obsession' Ending Explained: The Director Reveals What Happens To Nikki After The Curse Is Lifted

The ending of 'Obsession' is unfathomably bleak, but there's a tiny chance that things could work out for the surviving characters.

Tom’s Guide

'Obsession' is a delightfully creepy thrill ride and a must-watch for a star-making performance from Inde Navarrette

"Obsession" is the hottest new movie in theaters right now, and after watching Inde Navarrette's star-making performance, I can see why this is a horror hit.

The Mary Sue

Obsession’s Cast Shares the Dangers of Wishes

Obsession is a chilling tale of getting what you want, and that wish not always being what you bargained for. The Mary Sue sat down with Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette and Curry Barker to talk about Obsession and what about desire drives us. Sarah Carey asked the cast about wishes…

Total Film

YouTuber Curry Barker opens up on the pressures of making his first feature film Obsession: "Before, if something sucked, I just wouldn't post it"

Exclusive: The filmmaker also revealed he'd love to tackle an action-comedy once he's done with his upcoming Texas Chain Saw Massacre movie

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