New Delhi, May 26 -- Just a few years ago, Curry Barker was primarily known online for creating independent videos and short-form content on YouTube. Today, the filmmaker stands at the centre of one of 2026's biggest box-office success stories after his horror thriller Obsession surged to nearly $80 million worldwide.

The remarkable rise of Obsession has not only established Barker as a major new voice in horror filmmaking but also highlighted an unconventional path into Hollywood - one built through internet content creation, self-taught filmmaking and independent experimentation.

According to recent box-office figures, Obsession has earned approximately $79.7 million globally, including more than $58 million domestically, despite bein...