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Obsession

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After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
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Obsession

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Critics Consensus

Taking an icky conceit and twisting it to deviously crowd-pleasing ends, Obsession is dauntingly disturbing while also skillfully amusing and thrilling.

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Curry Barker

Director

Michael Johnston

Bear

Inde Navarrette

Nikki

Cooper Tomlinson

Actor

Megan Lawless

Actor

Andy Richter

Actor

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Perri Nemiroff Perri Nemiroff (YouTube) Dec 10
4.5/5
Obsession is the complete package - a fantastic original concept, well earned laughs, a significant amount of tension, and some downright stellar set pieces. It also features what’s already bound to be one of the very best performances of 2026. Go to Full Review Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting Sep 8
4/5
A simple, well-trodden concept transforms into a shocking and unsettling descent into abject horror in Barker’s capable hands, ensuring that his latest is destined to become horror’s latest, well, obsession. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 8
Barker pulls nothing, getting darker, creepier, and bloodier with each passing scene in this study of extreme dependence. Go to Full Review Amanda the Jedi Amanda the Jedi (Youtube) Jan 12
I adore that online comedians have made some of the best horror movies. OBSESSION is brutal, truly exploring a monkey paw style curse in a way that'll resonate with more people than will care to admit. Go to Full Review Eric Marchen Untitled Movie Podcast Oct 18
Be careful what you wish for in Curry Barker’s frighteningly funny Obsession, you might just get it! Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Movie Oubliette (Podcast) Oct 17
3.5/5
While the film occasionally spins its wheels, the mix of horror and comedy is solid and Inde Navarette gets to go to some wild places with her outstanding performance. Between Milk & Serial and this feature debut, Curry Barker is one to watch. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Director
Curry Barker
Producer
James Harris, Haley Nicole Johnson, Christian Mercuri
Screenwriter
Curry Barker
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Under the Shell, Blumhouse, Tea Shop Productions, Capstone Pictures
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 48m