Horror 'Obsession' turns sub-$1M budget into $425M worldwide box office

Horror film "Obsession," directed by YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker and released by Focus Features on a sub-$1 million budget, has grossed over $425 million worldwide, breaking numerous records. The film is part of a wave of 2026 horror hits from former online creators, including Markiplier's "Iron Lung." The trend suggests YouTube creators are becoming a defining force in the horror genre.

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