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.

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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Audience Says

We’re obsessed with Inde Navarrette in Obsession, a creatively grotesque -- and at times darkly funny -- horror film that cements Curry Barker as a filmmaker to watch.

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Adam Nayman

Toronto Star

5d

3/4

These nuances are beautifully conveyed by Navarrette, a fearless actor with extraordinary physical and vocal control... This is quite simply a star-making performance.

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Lou Thomas

Empire Magazine

6d

4/5

Obsession is so fresh and exhilarating, one can forgive its familiar origins.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

6d

The wildly entertaining second feature from the film-maker Curry Barker is the latest addition to the subgenre of evil-artefact horror.

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Korey Coleman

Double Toasted

12h

Inde Navarrette is so unpredictable in this movie. She gives an emotional performance that has many different layers to it.

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Linda Cook

OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)

16h

4 stars

A masterpiece retelling of "The Monkey's Paw" so disturbing it will stay with you for days.

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

19h

5/5

Navarrette’s performance is nothing short of mind-blowing, going to places that can only be described as inhuman. An incredibly well-crafted, deeply unsettling, insidious, and genuinely terrifying film.

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troy d

20m

this movie succeeds in its creepiness and WTF moments. glad i saw in theatres.

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Nicholas L

26m

Awesome movie start to finish.

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Paul M

30m

Waste of money at any ticket price

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Chanel

42m

I love the movie from beginning to end.

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babylor

45m

Loved the movie. Best horror movie by far. Acting was amazing.

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jonathan

55m

Best dang movie I seen all year!!! Was sick !

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Obsession: Movie Clip - Freaky Nikki

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Obsession: Movie Clip - Nice Date

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Director Curry Barker on Crafting the Horror of Obsession

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Inde Navarrette on 'Obsession' and the Actresses Who Inspire Her

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How Inde Navarrette Prepared for the Role of Nikki in 'Obsession'

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“I Was Genuinely Freaked Out” Curry Barker & Michael Johnston on Inde Navarrette’s Performance in ‘Obsession’

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Obsession: Trailer 1

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Obsession: Teaser Trailer 2

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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, Christian Mercuri, Haley Nicole Johnson, Roman Viaris
Screenwriter: Curry Barker
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Under the Shell, Blumhouse, Capstone Studios, Tea Shop Productions
Rating: R (Grisly Images|Brief Graphic Nudity|Pervasive Language|Sexual Content|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 15, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 48m