'Obsession' Earns $17.2 Million at Box Office, Marking Strong Debut for YouTuber-Turned-Filmmaker Curry Barker
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Summary
Curry Barker's theatrical horror debut 'Obsession' grossed $17.2 million at the box office this weekend, marking a significant success for a filmmaker who transitioned from being a YouTube content creator. The article discusses how Barker aims to avoid being pigeonholed by the industry and wants to make films that excite audiences to go to theaters. The strong box office performance demonstrates that his audience, like him, simply wanted to see something in a theater.
Key quotes
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I would be excited to go see at the theater
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