According to Variety, 'Obsession,' a horror film from writer-director Curry Barker, has become an unexpected awards contender—not from a fall festival or established studio, but from a YouTube creator. The film has grossed $19 million and sparked industry conversation about whether the Oscars will recognize this unconventional breakout success. It's the latest challenge to Hollywood's traditional gatekeeping, raising questions about how award bodies evaluate merit when talent emerges outside established pathways.

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