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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.