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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

Sarah

Cooper Tomlinson

Ian

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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 Lyvie Scott Inverse 1h
As a series of gross-out gags, Obsession is a worthwhile debut — but after the adrenaline wore off, I found myself wishing for more substance. Go to Full Review Rachel Leishman The Mary Sue 1d
4.5/5
Obsession turns a seemingly simple premise into a nerve-rattling exploration of love, control, and unintended consequences. Go to Full Review Derrick Murray That Hashtag Show 4d
Baker also knows how to maximize minimalism. The film smartly hides its small budget by balancing the thrills and chills with crowd-pleasing amusement and skillfully executed ick. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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, Tea Shop Productions, Capstone Pictures
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Brief Graphic Nudity|Pervasive Language|Grisly Images|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 48m