This Collider feature argues that despite the buzz around Curry Barker's viral hit "Obsession," several other 2026 horror releases deserve equal or greater recognition. The piece contends that these films have earned strong critical praise but lack the same mainstream visibility, having been overshadowed by "Obsession's" viral popularity, and sets out to highlight titles the author considers superior.

Among the films cited are "Hokum," a supernatural haunted-house mystery from Damian McCarthy starring Adam Scott, praised for its atmospheric blend of folk horror and psychological dread; "Backrooms," Kane Parsons' feature debut adapting his viral internet concept, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, which reportedly became A24's highest-grossing film ever and made Parsons the youngest director to top the US box office; and "Send Help," Sam Raimi's first horror film in 17 years, a survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien about two colleagues stranded on an island after a plane crash.