Curry Barker says Netflix offered to take Obsession straight to streaming
Would Barker's romantic horror hit have been another Kpop Demon Hunters ? Or simply sunk into the algorithmic swamp?
Curry Barker has disclosed that his successful horror film, Obsession, was once a candidate for a direct streaming deal with Netflix. The revelation comes from an interview with The Playlist, where Barker recounted the events following the film's debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025. According to Barker, his manager, agent, and the film's financier contacted him early the next morning to inform him of a bidding war for his movie, with various companies expressing interest.
This included Netflix, which had extended an offer to release Obsession straight to streaming. While it's conceivable that Netflix's proposition could have been lucrative, Barker ultimately decided against it and instead opted for a theatrical release, which proved to be a wise choice.
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