Gruesome New Horror With 95% RT Earns 100x Its Budget, Breaks Box Office Record
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Last updated: May 25, 2026
Filmmaker Curry Barker's debut theatrical feature, "Obsession," has achieved critical acclaim and significant financial success. The horror film, released by Focus Features, has garnered near-perfect ratings from both critics and audiences and is performing exceptionally well at the box office. This success marks a notable achievement for Barker's transition into feature filmmaking.
- "Obsession" has received a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences, positioning it as a top-tier horror release for the year.
- The film is projected to earn approximately $80 million globally, a substantial return on its modest $750,000 production budget.
- In its second weekend, "Obsession" ranked second at the domestic box office, grossing $22.4 million, representing a 30% increase from its opening weekend.
- This second-weekend surge is exceptionally rare for a wide-release horror film, with executive producer Jason Blum highlighting its unique performance.
- The movie's plot centers on a young man who uses a supernatural toy to wish for his childhood friend's love, leading to violent and unforeseen outcomes.
- Curry Barker's previous work includes successful YouTube sketches and the low-budget found footage film "Milk & Serial," which he also released on YouTube.
- Barker is slated to direct a reboot of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" for A24 and another supernatural horror film, "Anything but Ghosts."
