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Obsession director Curry Barker drops new horror film on YouTube in time for Halloween

Curry Barker has returned to his YouTube roots with new horror short Mama Bear. The Obsession filmmaker, whose feature debut stormed the box office and grossed over $520 million from a $750,000 budget, has written, directed and edited a new five-minute project just in time for Halloween.

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'Obsession' director Curry Barker uploads new, weird horror short

If you’ve lived under a rock in 2026, you might not have heard that a YouTuber directed one of the biggest movies of the year. No, not Kane Parsons with Backrooms, though he did and it was.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / October 26

‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Rule Over Horror Genre at the Legendary Fangoria Chainsaw Awards

Obsession and Backrooms have continued to earn major wins this year, including honors at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. The two low-budget horror films, helmed by talented young filmmakers, achieved remarkable box-office success.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / October 23

Inde Navarrette Teases She's Only a ‘Phone Call’ Away From the 'Call of Duty' Movie

Most of us now know Inde Navarrette as this young breakout star who caused waves in Hollywood with her formidable performance in Curry Barker’s Obsession .

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / October 6

Where to Watch ‘A Hollow Tree’? Everything to Know About the Creepy Skinwalker Movie

Hollywood's latest horror hits have a surprising address. Obsession, made in 20 days on a $750,000 budget by YouTuber Curry Barker, has crossed $300 million

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 2

Curry Barker created a cultural phenomenon, says Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen thinks Curry Barker is a rare talent. The 27-year-old filmmaker wrote, directed, and edited Obsession, the 2025 supernatural horror film, and Seth has hailed Curry for creating a "cultural phenomenon".

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 27

Netflix Planned to Fast-Track ‘Obsession’ for Streaming Before November Release, But Failed

The fall of 2026 will see Obsession heading to Netflix for a platform change, that is, after considerable delay, according to Curry Barker himself. The hot summer of 2026 suddenly turned chilly with a horror blizzard spearheaded by box-office disrupter Obsession .

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 26

2026’s Most Surprising Blockbuster Release Could Have Been a Straight to Netflix Movie, Director Reveals

Netflix wanted Obsession before Focus Features ever entered the picture. Curry Barker, the director behind the year's biggest sleeper hit, just confirmed the streaming giant tried to claim the film long before its now-legendary festival sale.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 12

'Those Southern Women…'- Inde Naverrette Ready to Invoke Texas Roots & Visit Mississippi for 'X-Men’s Rogue

Inde Navarrette knows where to look for inspiration as she prepares to play her X-Men role. The actress saw massive success after playing the role of Nikki in Curry Barker’s Obsession , which has also opened the door to new opportunities for Navarrette.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 3

Inde Navarrette Lands Best Actress Oscar Campaign for Obsession

Inde Navarrette has become Hollywood’s new darling with whom every filmmaker and production house wants to associate now. This massive jump in popularity and demand comes on the heels of her formidable performance as Nikki in Curry Barker’s horror hit Obsession .

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 28

Universal brings 'Obsession' to Halloween Horror Nights with interactive twist

Obsession became 2026’s breakout horror hit, garnering rave reviews and massive box office success. The film, written, directed, and edited by 24-year-old YouTuber Curry Barker for a mere $750,000, made over $500 million dollars globally.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 16

'X-Men' Casting Debate: Why Inde Navarrette’s Reported Role as Rogue Has Sparked Fan Discussion

It looks like Hollywood cannot get enough of Inde Navarrette right now, wanting to capitalize on the buzz around her as a result of her stellar performance in Curry Barker’s Obsession .

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The 20 best movies that were made for under a million dollars

When it comes to Hollywood, money talks. A movie having a multi-million dollar budget is usually equated with success, but this isn’t always the case. Far cheaper films, some even made for under one million, manage to exceed expectations and earn their budget back many times over.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / July 8

'Obsession' Just Broke Bruce Lee’s Record That He Has Held Since 1978

While praise seems to have no intention of leaving Obsession alone, the psychological horror-thriller has now dethroned a box office record held by Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon for more than five decades.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 7

Inde Navarrette thinks Obsession is 'beautiful' as standalone film

Inde Navarrette hopes Curry Barker doesn't write a direct sequel to Obsession. The 25-year-old actress, who has become a breakout star after playing Nikki Freeman in the surprise horror hit, has insisted while she "would love to" work on another scary movie, she likes the idea of Obsession being one and done.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 2

Cooper Tomlinson promises 'different side' to Curry Barker with Anything But Ghosts

Cooper Tomlinson has teased Curry Barker will "show a different side of him" in Anything But Ghosts. The YouTuber and actor has produced, co-wrote and starred alongside director Barker, who was at the helm for surprise horror hit Obsession, for his next feature, and the duo wanted to "stay grounded" with the project.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 1

‘Obsession’ Ending, Explained — What Happens to Nikki After the Credits Roll?

The horror hit of the year is Obsession, YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker’s terrifying feature debut. Made for just $750,000, the micro-budget shocker has become a box office phenomenon, grossing $373 million and counting to rank among the most profitable films in modern cinematic history, earning nearly 500 times its production budget.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 24

Curry Barker nearly played lead role in Obsession

Curry Barker almost played Bear in Obsession. The 26-year-old filmmaker has made waves in Hollywood after his horror flick has become a surprise box office sensation, and now his co-star and YouTube collaborator Cooper Tomlinson has revealed how the director nearly took on the lead role in the haunting project.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 19

Obsession director Curry Barker signs eight figure deal for next movie

Curry Barker has signed an eight figure deal for his next film. The Obsession director, who has already filmed his second movie Anything But Ghosts, has inked a deal with Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Atomic Monster for his upcoming third original project.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 15

'I’m Not Rewriting the Script': How Curry Barker’s $2 Million Rejection Turned ‘Obsession’ Into a Hit

Curry Barker rejected a $2 million offer when executives asked him to make Bear the hero of Obsession. For Barker, it almost changed the story itself. The 26-year-old filmmaker, who spent years building an audience through low-budget horror experiments on YouTube, suddenly found himself standing at a crossroads familiar to Hollywood folklore.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 14

'Obsession' Shatters 27-Year-Old Hollywood Record to Become Highest-Grossing Film With Less Than $1M Budget

The supernatural horror film Obsession , directed by 26-year-old former YouTuber Curry Barker, has shattered a 27-year record. After defying all industry