After ‘Backrooms,' Another Viral Internet Horror Is Getting a Big Screen Adaptation

If 2026 has taught us anything, it's that YouTubers-turned-filmmakers might just be the future of horror. Already this year, a trio of the most celebrated horror movies have come from former online creators, starting with Markiplier's (aka Mark Fischbach) Iron Lung. But Iron Lung's undeniable success was nothing compared to that of Focus Features' Obsession, directed by Curry Barker. At the time of writing, the Academy Awards prospect has turned a sub-$1 million budget into over $425 million worldwide, breaking numerous records in the process.