Which new Horror Movie is better?
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What surprised many critics was that two of the top movies of 2026 were neither made by famous actors nor from popular movie series; instead, they were directed by upcoming directors who grew up watching videos on YouTube. These are the films titled Obsession and Backrooms, both of which are horror blockbusters. While one film presents a story about love, passion, and obsession that gets out of control, the other one is a remake of an Internet myth that is like none other. Which is the better horror movie?
ObsessionOne of the biggest surprises from 2026 was Obsession, which took a simple idea and crafted an incredibly creepy horror movie experience around it. Directed by YouTube personality Curry Barker, the movie features a young guy called Bear who obtains an item that allows him to make his crush fall for him, but later he realizes that not all wishes come with a silver lining.
Obsession manages to become more than a regular horror flick due to its strong emotional core. The movie combines the elements of supernatural thrillers with character development and exploration of such themes as loneliness, passion, and danger of controlling other people's emotions.
The creativity involved in crafting a scary and intriguing horror movie made critics and viewers alike appreciate the effort, allowing this small-budget project to become a huge commercial success at the box office.
Fans will appreciate Obsession as a unique addition to the ever-growing list of scary movies, thanks to the combination of dark humor and psychological horror in its plot.
Obsession manages to become more than a regular horror flick due to its strong emotional core. The movie combines the elements of supernatural thrillers with character development and exploration of such themes as loneliness, passion, and danger of controlling other people's emotions.
The creativity involved in crafting a scary and intriguing horror movie made critics and viewers alike appreciate the effort, allowing this small-budget project to become a huge commercial success at the box office.
Fans will appreciate Obsession as a unique addition to the ever-growing list of scary movies, thanks to the combination of dark humor and psychological horror in its plot.
BackroomsBackrooms capitalized on the internet's most famous creepypasta by creating one of the most talked-about films of the year. The director of Backrooms, a 20-year-old named Kane Parsons, created a horror film centered around the concept of endless yellow hallways and the feeling of existing somewhere beyond reality. What starts out as an interesting mystery quickly spirals into a terrifying and terrifyingly atmospheric film centered around themes of isolation, horror, and the fear of never escaping somewhere you shouldn't be.
Backrooms does not operate in the same realm as most horror films, which tend to feature jump scares and graphic violence. Instead, Backrooms focuses entirely on its atmosphere, making the viewer feel truly uncomfortable throughout the entirety of the film's runtime. While viewers may have expected to watch characters experience terror, they end up experiencing their own form of nightmares.
The film itself was revolutionary for its time, becoming one of A24's biggest movies ever released and helping to cement Parsons' name in film history as one of the youngest directors to ever make a box office smash hit.
Many horror fans consider Backrooms to be the future of horror itself, embracing its ambitious nature, unique storytelling, and the fact
Backrooms does not operate in the same realm as most horror films, which tend to feature jump scares and graphic violence. Instead, Backrooms focuses entirely on its atmosphere, making the viewer feel truly uncomfortable throughout the entirety of the film's runtime. While viewers may have expected to watch characters experience terror, they end up experiencing their own form of nightmares.
The film itself was revolutionary for its time, becoming one of A24's biggest movies ever released and helping to cement Parsons' name in film history as one of the youngest directors to ever make a box office smash hit.
Many horror fans consider Backrooms to be the future of horror itself, embracing its ambitious nature, unique storytelling, and the fact
