Obsession horror film scores $297 million box‑office success after YouTube debut

Author Stephen King gave a "B+" rating to the low‑budget horror movie Obsession, calling it the genre’s breakthrough of the year. The film was directed by 26‑year‑old YouTube creator Curry Barker, who previously released a $800‑dollar found‑footage short. With an estimated production budget between $750 000 and $1 million, Obsession grossed more than $297 million worldwide and holds a 94 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Its commercial performance is being described as a turning point for indie filmmakers who graduate from online platforms to mainstream cinemas, highlighting a new pathway for genre cinema outside traditional Hollywood studios.