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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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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Ty Burr

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13h

2.5/4

Barker doesn’t quite stick the landing, and “Obsession” rolls rather than races to a stop in its very final scenes. It still leaves audiences with enough for boyfriends and girlfriends to argue over on the drive home or on the way to splitting up.

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Nadira Goffe

Slate

14h

There are far scarier movies than Obsession. However, the movie definitely succeeds at being unnerving, even if it isn’t the type of story that will strike a deep fear within you.

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Keith Uhlich

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1d

An unrepentant troll — essentially Ari Aster’s Oleanna with the battle of the sexes sympathetically slanted, as it was in Mamet’s troglodytic conversation piece, toward an odious beta misogynist.

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Archi Sengupta

LeisureByte.com

2h

5/5

While its disturbing themes and shocking twists make for an engaging horror experience, the film's emotional core and cautionary message about obsession leave the strongest impression.

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Lauren Veneziani

WBAL-TV (Baltimore)

1d

5/5

"Why don't you love me???" now lives rent-free in my head. One of the best films of the year with breakthrough performances from Inde Navarette and Michael Johnston and for director Curry Barker.

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Tatsam Mukherjee

The Wire (INDIA)

1d

Obsession showcases male longing at its most grotesque

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Lauren b

37m

Definitely a 10 out of 10, but I wouldnt see it again. It was intense but well done definitely an original. I recommended to anyone who wants to see a good psychological thriller.

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Jaime

37m

Twisted, terrifying and a movie that will leave you gasping for air

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Mo

1h

Discovered a new fear

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jgnieves

1h

Careful what you wish for. Great pace, score and story. Movie keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout it’s entirety. Do yourself a favor and go see it!

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Tim

1h

Really great movie. Its a bit nauseating some scenes. In a good way tho. Gave me the chills multiple times. Would definitely see it again.

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Estevan

1h

Good movie with an interesting plot that keeps u excited. Actually one of the more satisfying movies I’ve watched this year. Although, I do wish they gave more on Nikki’s perspective. Nonetheless, Wifey and I loved it !

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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