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Jun 13, 2026
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Context & Analysis
This trend "Curry Barker's low-budget horror 'Obsession' box-office breakout" was detected in the Culture (Books, Movies, Music) category with a score of 100/100. This trend is experiencing explosive growth and attracting significant attention right now.
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! - [x] Director Curry Barker and stars Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston at the Obsession premiere. Photograph: AdMedia/MediaPunch/Shutterstock Director Curry Barker and stars Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston at the Obsession premiere. Photograph: AdMedia/MediaPunch/Shutterstock 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 Fri 12 Jun 2026 10.00 EDT Last modified on Fri...
— theguardian.com
What sources say
"The $750,000 relationship horror 'Obsession' has energized Gen Z audiences and is set to outgross a new Star Wars movie, creating a rare cultural conversation."
"Two Times critics unpack the twin phenomenon of “Backrooms” and “Obsession” and what lessons should — and shouldn't — be learned from their massive success."
"Curry Barker's low-budget psychological horror Obsession is shattering box-office expectations in India, soaring from a ₹1.75 crore opening to a ₹7.50 crore..."
"'Obsession,' the horror movie written and directe by Curry Barker and starring Michael Johnson and Inde Navarrette, has become a huge. box office hit."
"Brands don't need to be in the horror or entertainment business to borrow successful marketing ideas from “Backrooms” and “Obsession.”"
"The box office continues to be dominated by director Curry Barker's breakout horror hit "Obsession." At a time when huge franchise movies like "Star Wars:..."
"Discover early videos and short films from breakout horror directors Curry Barker, Markiplier, and Kane Parsons who built their filmmaking careers on..."
"Obsession art director Sally Choi isn't backing down after speaking out about the low pay and working conditions on the horror film set."
"“Obsession” art director Sally Choi went public Thursday with complaints she debated sharing “for a long time.” As the Focus Features horror indie breakout..."
"One of the biggest breakout hits of 2026 so far is Curry Barker's Obsession, the tale of a smitten young man who wishes for his work crush to fall in love..."
"Focus Features' Obsession made its debut May 15, and since then has made a killing on its $750000 budget."