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Curry Barker's "Obsession": $15M Horror Shift at TIFF

9/10/2025

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Curry Barker shifted from comedy to horror with his film "Obsession," premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Focus Features is acquiring distribution rights for over $15 million.
His prior film, "Milk & Serial," garnered over 2 million views on YouTube.
"Obsession" explores a romantic's dark journey for love, featuring strong performances, especially from Inde Navarrette.
Barker's style combines humor and horror, likening him to other notable genre filmmakers.

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Story summary

Curry Barker shifted from comedy to horror with his film "Obsession," premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Focus Features is acquiring distribution rights for over $15 million.
His prior film, "Milk & Serial," garnered over 2 million views on YouTube.
"Obsession" explores a romantic's dark journey for love, featuring strong performances, especially from Inde Navarrette.
Barker's style combines humor and horror, likening him to other notable genre filmmakers.