Steven Spielberg knows a thing or two about becoming successful at a young age. After all, he was only 28 when Jaws turned him into one of the most important filmmakers in Hollywood. So, when fans recently asked what advice he would give to the young directors behind two of the biggest new horror movie releases who suddenly found themselves in similar positions, his answer felt especially meaningful. The director just dropped some knowledge for the "up-and-coming" young minds behind Backrooms and Obsessions.
Just recently, Spielberg appeared on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast and answered listener questions. As part of that the Oscar winner was asked about Kane Parsons, the young filmmaker behind the new A24 movie release Backrooms, and Curry Barker, whose horror film, Obsession, has become one of the breakout successes of the 2026 movie schedule. The fan pointed out that Spielberg was nearly the same age when Jaws changed his career and the blockbuster landscape forever. Asked what advice he would offer the two filmmakers, he answered:
