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EXPLAINED: Obsession - The Real Truth

The digital natives blowing away traditional movie makers

Today from The Detail: How film productions by YouTubers are out-performing Hollywood blockbusters

Newsroom.co.nz

The One Wish Willow: How a Fictional Horror Prop Became an Internet Obsession

A small wooden stick has recently achieved what many major films struggle to do: it has captured global attention far beyond the screen. The object, known as the One Wish Willow, comes from the horror film Obsession, but online it has taken on a life of its own across TikTok,…

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The One Word The Obsession Guys Have After The Movie Blew Box Office Expectations Out Of The Water

A simple answer to a very unreal box-office run.

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Stephen King shares his two-line review of 2026’s breakout horror movie

King of Horror hailed the film’s ‘weird mixture of humor and horror’

The Independent UK

Obsession director Curry Barker signs eight figure deal for next movie

Curry Barker has already shot his second film Anything But Ghosts, and the Obsession director has just signed a huge deal for his third original picture.

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Desperate Movie Bosses Tear Up Scripts To Raid Reddit Forums For Next Blockbuster After Backrooms Movie Sensation

Major entertainment agencies in California are exploring Reddit forums to discover new viral film concepts, reshaping traditional script sourcing and highlighting the evolving landscape of cinematic creativity.

International Business Times UK

Obsession 2: Is a sequel happening after the horror film's massive box office run? Here's what we know

Despite its massive box-office success, director Curry Barker is taking a cautious approach to a potential sequel for the supernatural horror film Obsession. While a "cool idea" exists, Barker prefers to explore the "be careful what you wish for" premise through an anthology franchise rather than a direct continuation of…

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The Director Of 2026's Biggest Horror Hit Already Has A "Cool Idea" For A Sequel

Curry Barker's overnight smash hit 'Obsession' will probably get a sequel down the line, but don't expect it to happen soon.

Inverse

Obsessed with Obsession: how a low-budget horror changed the game in Hollywood

The $750,000 relationship horror about a cursed wish is set to outgross a new Star Wars movie, energizing Gen Z audiences and creating a rare cultural conversation

The Guardian - US

Unexpected horror hit Obsession makes it into top 10 highest grossing movies of 2026, and made more on its 25th day in theaters than Avengers: Endgame

Obsession is still proving to be a hit

Total Film

Before Obsession, Inde Navarrette was streaming her Call of Duty killstreaks with the type of unbothered grace I can only dream of

I am LFG for the next Call of Duty if you don't mind carrying.

PC Gamer

Obsession has smashed more records to become Focus Features' biggest ever film

Curry Barker's Obsession continues to smash records at the global box office.

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Scary Movie’s Box Office Win Continues Hot Horror Summer, But That’s Not The Only Genre Highlight

Backrooms breaks another record, while Obsession crosses a major milestone.

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Steven Spielberg Has Some Thoughts About Obsession And Backrooms As His Own Tentpole Release Heads To Theaters

Be right back, I'm going to get tickets.

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Yes, One of ‘Obsession’s Stars Is Already Joining the Marvel Universe

Obsession has, undeniably, become one of the biggest surprises in popular culture this year. The Focus Features film has had astonishing amounts of word-of-mouth hype, bucking traditional box office trends and grossing more money in its second and third weekends. A lot of people are now curious to see what…

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Blumhouse Had One Word For Horror Fans As Backrooms And Obsession Went 1 & 2 In Ticket Sales

Blumhouse’s one-two punch gave horror fans one hell of a box office weekend.

The Guardian - US

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

Cinemablend

Forget The Summer Blockbuster. YouTubers Have Taken Over The Box Office, Breaking Records With Backrooms And Obsession

Spooky season came early.

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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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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

Total Film

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

Cinemablend

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

I didn't see that coming!

The Independent UK

Star Wars spin-off Mandalorian and Grogu tops box office as horror Obsession achieves incredibly rare feat

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is on course to match ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’, the lowest opening in Star Wars history

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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