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Obsession Curry Barker Horror Film Funding

September 7, 2025 Marcus Rodriguez - Entertainment Editor Entertainment

“Obsession” Premieres, international Sales Pending;‌ Focus Features’ Horror Success Noted

Table of Contents

  • “Obsession” Premieres, international Sales Pending;‌ Focus Features’ Horror Success Noted
    • “obsession” Details and Director’s Background
    • Focus Features’ Success in the Horror Genre
    • Representation
      • At a ‌Glance
      • editor’s Analysis

International sales ​for the‌ new horror film “Obsession”⁣ are being ⁣handled by Capstone, with a closing date to ​be announced. ⁢The film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, and⁣ centers on a romantic ⁣wish gone awry, leading to a sinister⁤ enchantment. James ‍Harris produced the‍ film.

“obsession” Details and Director’s Background

‍ Writer, director, and star ​parker barker previously⁣ released the 2024 horror movie Milk & Serial ‍on YouTube for a reported budget of $800. ‌The film garnered ⁢2⁤ million views within⁤ it’s first year.”Obsession” ⁤marks⁢ Barker’s feature directorial ⁣debut. The film premiered on friday at 11:59⁣ PM ‍at the⁢ Royal ⁢Alexandra Theatre.

Focus Features’ Success in the Horror Genre

While NEON and A24 are prominent players in specialty horror,⁣ focus Features demonstrated⁣ notable ‌strength in the genre ⁤with Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, ‍released at⁣ Christmas. Nosferatu became Focus Features’⁣ third highest-grossing film globally, earning $182 million at ⁢the box office. box ⁣Office Mojo provides⁤ detailed box office information for Nosferatu.

Representation

⁢⁢ ‌ Curry is represented by UTA, Underground, and the law firm Yorn, Levine & Barnes.
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At a ‌Glance

  • Film: ⁢ “Obsession”
  • Stars: ‍Michael Johnston,‌ Inde Navarrette
  • Director: Parker‌ Barker
  • producer: James Harris
  • International Sales: Capstone
  • Premiere ‌Date: Friday at 11:59 PM
  • Premiere Location: Royal Alexandra Theatre
  • related ​Success: Focus Features’ Nosferatu grossed ⁤$182M ‌globally.

editor’s Analysis

The success of⁣ films like⁢ Nosferatu demonstrates a‌ growing appetite for complex horror, moving beyond traditional jump-scare fare. Focus Features’ performance signals a potential shift in the landscape of‍ horror distribution, ​with major studios‍ increasingly recognizing the genre’s commercial viability. Barker’s low-budget success with Milk ⁢& ​Serial, coupled with the⁢ attention⁤ garnered by “obsession’s” premiere, suggests a promising career trajectory for the director. The reliance on digital platforms for initial distribution, as seen​ with Milk &⁣ Serial, is⁢ becoming‍ a ‍common pathway for emerging ⁤horror filmmakers‌ to build an audience.
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– Updated September 7, 2025, 18:41:38

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