‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker on His Theatrical Debut, Cutting a Darker Ending and Taking on ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Next
Curry Barker, a 26-year-old filmmaker who began by posting short videos online, makes his theatrical debut with the horror film 'Obsession,' released by Focus Features. The film follows a man whose wish for his childhood crush to love him back leads to terrifying and violent consequences when she becomes dangerously obsessed. Barker discusses cutting a darker alternate ending and reveals upcoming projects, including a film in the 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' franchise.
- ▪'Obsession' premiered to positive reviews at the Toronto Film Festival and centers on a wish-granting toy with deadly outcomes.
- ▪The film stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette as a couple whose relationship turns sinister after a supernatural wish is made.
- ▪Originally, the film had a more morbid ending in which the female lead kills herself, but it was changed before release.
- ▪Barker began his career by releasing the horror film 'Milk & Serial' for free on YouTube.
- ▪His upcoming projects include 'Anything but Ghosts' with Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard, and a new 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film with A24.
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Home Film News May 16, 2026 12:30pm PT ‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker on His Theatrical Debut, Cutting a Darker Ending and Taking on ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Next By Jordan Moreau Plus Icon Jordan Moreau Latest ‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 3 Trailer: Cyborg Superman and Superboy Cause Chaos in Metropolis (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago ‘The Boys’ Star on [SPOILER]’s Tragic Death, Why He Can’t Watch His Final Episode and Dancing With Homelander Between Takes: ‘We Had to Keep It Light’ 3 days ago ‘Punisher: One Last Kill’ Is a Brutal Study of PTSD and Grief — and Marvel’s Most Violent Project Yet: TV Review 4 days ago See All ©Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Obsession,” now playing in theaters.
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