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Even ‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker Was Surprised by the Reaction He Got

Barker said the response showed the film connected with viewers, as fans began creating unofficial merchandise after screenings.

  • Director Curry Barker knew his film 'Obsession' had 'struck a nerve when fans started making their own T-shirts and posters,' inspiring viewers to get tattoos dedicated to the horror production.
  • Barker employed a simple formula prioritizing extended scenes to create a 'shocking' experience that would elicit genuine fear from audiences, driving the film's visceral impact.
  • Actress Navarette completed a single take while wearing a wig and helmet, breaking fake glass with enough force to shatter it during the only successful attempt allowed.
  • Acknowledging the fan theories, Barker called the reaction 'very surreal' and shifted away from providing definitive answers, preferring instead to let audiences interpret the story themselves.
  • The director is developing a follow-up film titled 'Anything But Ghosts' and intends to maintain his demanding filmmaking approach for future projects.
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Even ‘Obsession’ director Curry Barker was surprised by the reaction he got

Director Curry Barker knew his film “Obsession” had struck a nerve when fans started making their own T-shirts and posters. “Then, people started getting tattoos and … holy cow!”

·Billings, United States
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