Did YouTube Just Save Horror? | Backrooms (2026) & Obsession (2026) – The Corpse Cast – Episode 394
Two of the biggest horror movies of 2026 have something surprising in common—they were both created by filmmakers who built their careers on YouTube.
This week on The Corpse Cast, we’re diving into Kane Parsons’ Backrooms and Curry Barker’s Obsession. We’ll discuss the films’ stories, the directors behind them, production history, online theories, critical reception, and whether these movies represent the next evolution of horror filmmaking.
Topics include:
• Backrooms (2026) review and discussion
• Obsession (2026) review and discussion
• Kane Parsons (Kanepixels)
• Curry Barker
• The rise of YouTube filmmakers
• Liminal horror and psychological horror
• Themes, symbolism, and ending discussion
• Fun behind-the-scenes trivia
• Our favorite moments from each film
Do you think Backrooms or Obsession is the better movie? Let us know in the comments!
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