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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.
Obsession

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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

Megan Lawless

Sarah

Cooper Tomlinson

Ian

Andy Richter

Carter

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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 Kat Hughes THN 1d
4/5
Far more than a gimmick premise, Obsession presents a wickedly warped spin on the age-old adage of be careful what you wish for. Packed with astute commentary, frights and WTF moments, Obsession has the potential to be a mean-spirited classic. Go to Full Review Molly Henery The Blogging Banshee 3d
9.5/10
Obsession is a masterclass in anxiety, delivering a terrifying tale with scares that will stand the test of time. Go to Full Review BJ Colangelo Slashfilm 4d
8.5/10
Navarrette is a sensation, delivering an astonishing performance that will instantly become a beloved part of the canon of monstrous femmes. 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, Capstone Studios, Tea Shop Productions
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