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Be careful who you wish for…

Obsession (2026)

Runtime: 109 min
Release date: 13/05/2026
Production countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
Production companies: Tea Shop Productions, Under the Shell, Capstone Pictures, Blumhouse Productions
Overview
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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Curry Barker
Director
Cast
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Michael Johnston
as Bear
Inde Navarrette profile photo
Inde Navarrette
as Nikki
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Cooper Tomlinson
as Ian
Megan Lawless profile photo
Megan Lawless
as Sarah
Andy Richter profile photo
Andy Richter
as Carter
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Reviews
Author: ChrisSawin
Curry Barker has crafted something mostly special for an almost non-existent budget. The story is compelling, the acting is solid, and Obsession feels like a breath of fresh air in comparison to similar horror films. However, it’s disappointing that one shrill character trait nearly ruins the entire film. It’s because of this that Obsession will have to settle for being a well-made, well-written film dominated by one aggressively irritating character, which will hinder future rewatches much like Frank Darabont’s The Mist. https://bit.ly/1WishWillOCurry Barker has crafted something mostly special for an almost non-existent budget. The story is compelling, the acting is solid, and Obsession feels like a breath of fresh air in comparison to similar horror films. However, it’s disappointing that one shrill character trait nearly ruins the entire film. It’s because of this that Obsession will have to settle for being a well-made, well-written film dominated by one aggressively irritating character, which will hinder future rewatches much like Frank Darabont’s The Mist. https://bit.ly/1WishWillO
Author: Geronimo1967
"Bear" (Michael Johnston) has a crush on his pal"Nikki" (Inde Navarrette) but it's a love that dare not speak it's name. He hasn't the courage to even ask her out! When she decides that she has had enough of their two-horse town and wants to move away, he decides to buy her a gift and alights on a"make a wish" toy. Make your wish and it will come true as surely as if it were rubbed out on that lamp of"Aladdin". Well he gives her a lift home, but their parting is a bit wobbly and so in a fit of pique he snaps the gift and makes his wish after she has gone. What he doesn't expect is that it will come true, but that's just the start as the consequences of his hastily considered prayer begin to take over just about everyone's lives - and not necessarily for the better, or the safer, either. Things don't improve much for him when he discovers that his options to reverse his heart's desire are limited in the extreme. It's a toss up between the pair at the top of the billing here, but I reckon Navarrette might just have edged it on the acting front as both deliver positively visceral performances with this horror as it takes on an whole new perspective of maniacally tempramental behaviour and turns any sense of romance into something positively hysterical, menacing and at times quite menacingly gory and funny too. I really did enjoy the denouement and I reckon this is the best I've seen from this genre in 2026 so far. Never mind careless talk, just beware what you wish for?"Bear" (Michael Johnston) has a crush on his pal"Nikki" (Inde Navarrette) but it's a love that dare not speak it's name. He hasn't the courage to even ask her out! When she decides that she has had enough of their two-horse town and wants to move away, he decides to buy her a gift and alights on a"make a wish" toy. Make your wish and it will come true as surely as if it were rubbed out on that lamp of"Aladdin". Well he gives her a lift home, but their parting is a bit wobbly and so in a fit of pique he snaps the gift and makes his wish after she has gone. What he doesn't expect is that it will come true, but that's just the start as the consequences of his hastily considered prayer begin to take over just about everyone's lives - and not necessarily for the better, or the safer, either.
Author: AisleSeatReviews
Full Review: aisleseatreviews.com"Waking up in the middle of the night with the eerie sense that you’re being watched, only to look down and see your kid standing pitch-black next to your bed staring at you. That is the exact level of visceral dread this movie locks you into." Obsession is one of those rare, deeply unsettling horror films that doesn't just want to jump-scare you—it actively wants to get under your skin and suffocate you. You get about 15 minutes of relative safety at the start, but the exact second that One Wish Willow snaps, the air is completely sucked out of the room. You could literally hear a collective wave of tension ripple through the theater. Inde Navarrette is phenomenal. Her ability to instantly pivot from an obsessed, psychotic girlfriend back to a normal, completely terrified Nikki who realizes she's trapped, and then snap right back into the madness is chilling. The bedroom scene where she watches Bear sleep is going to stick with me for a long time. Massive props to director Curry Barker for making a flawless leap from YouTube horror to the big screen. He relies on old-school atmosphere rather than cheap audio cues, masterfully weaponizing camera placement, shadows, and lingering silence. There is a shot of her just standing there smiling that goes on for so long it made the entire crowd audibly uneasy. With all the respect in the world, this is a"one-timer" for me because I am in no rush to put myself back through this emotional meat grinder. But it is an absolute must-experience with a theater crowd. Verdict: Front Row (An Absolute Must-See)Full Review: aisleseatreviews.com"Waking up in the middle of the night with the eerie sense that you’re being watched, only to look down and see your kid standing pitch-black next to your bed staring at you. That is the exact level of visceral dread this movie locks you into." Obsession is one of those rare, deeply unsettling horror films that doesn't just want to jump-scare you—it actively wants to get under your skin and suffocate you. You get about 15 minutes of relative safety at the start, but the exact second that One Wish Willow snaps, the air is completely sucked out of the room. You could literally hear a collective wave of tension ripple through the theater. Inde Navarrette is phenomenal. Her ability to instantly pivot from an obsessed, psychotic girlfriend back to a
Author: deepaksabat
Obsession is an supernatural phychological horror film directed by Curry Barker, a youtuber turned filmmaker and what a crazy film he had made on a budget 1 million dollars. The concept itself is so interesting but terrifying at the same time that will make you think that why and how would Curry had come with such an idea. The film is so layered and deep in it's narrative that after watching the film every time you think about it, you will come across a new perspective and shade of every character. Technically the film is solid, may it be the sound design or the costumes or the prosthetics work or the set design which despite the minimal budget didn't look cheap. Performances of both the lead actors Michael Johnston & Inde Navarrette were exceptional, they nailed their roles. Michael does a great job as an observer, a guy who is terrified with what is going on around him, a guy trying to figure out but a subtle shade of selfishness in his character all along. And on the other side, there is Inde Navarrette, I don't think I have seen a better performance than her in any other film this year, the least the deserves is an Oscar nomination, she was freakin crazy as hell, you will be absolutely blown away with her expressions, her body language, her dialogue delivery, her creepy smile she does, she was just an absolute absolute blast throughout the film. You will hold your head in disbelief watching some of her actions in the film, she will surely make you go shivers down your spine. Overall, It is a crazy crazy ride which will keep you hooked with his 1.50:1 aspect ratio which make you feel something unconventional, uncomfortable and kind of claustrophobic and kudos to Curry Barker for his brilliant screenplay and execution. You need to watch it in cinemas near you at any cost. Just go for it, highly highly recommended.Obsession is an supernatural phychological horror film directed by Curry Barker, a youtuber turned filmmaker and what a crazy film he had made on a budget 1 million dollars. The concept itself is so interesting but terrifying at the same time that will make you think that why and how would Curry had come with such an idea. The film is so layered and deep in it's narrative that after watching the film every time you think about it, you will come across a new perspective and shade of every character. Technically the film is solid, may it be the sound design or the costumes or the prosthetics work or the set design which despite the minimal budget didn't look cheap. Performances of both the lead actors Michael Johnston & Inde Navarrette were exceptional, they nailed their roles. Michael does
Author: Ditendra
Curry Barker’s feature debut is a flawless, deeply unsettling masterpiece that takes the classic"be careful what you wish for" trope and turns it into a relentless nightmare. The film centers on a music store employee who uses a supernatural trinket to force his longtime crush to love him, unleashing a wave of horrifying, unhinged consequences. Visually striking and meticulously paced, the movie keeps you completely locked in from the opening frame to its devastating conclusion. What elevates this psychological horror film to absolute perfection are the phenomenal acting performances from Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. Johnston is brilliant as Bear, capturing a desperate, tragic vulnerability that makes his downward spiral incredibly painful to watch. Navarrette delivers a tour de force performance as Nikki, flawlessly shifting between heartbreaking torment and a chilling, vacant fixation that anchors the entire film. It is an intense, unforgettable ride that stands out as one of the absolute best entries in modern horror.Curry Barker’s feature debut is a flawless, deeply unsettling masterpiece that takes the classic"be careful what you wish for" trope and turns it into a relentless nightmare. The film centers on a music store employee who uses a supernatural trinket to force his longtime crush to love him, unleashing a wave of horrifying, unhinged consequences. Visually striking and meticulously paced, the movie keeps you completely locked in from the opening frame to its devastating conclusion. What elevates this psychological horror film to absolute perfection are the phenomenal acting performances from Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. Johnston is brilliant as Bear, capturing a desperate, tragic vulnerability that makes his downward spiral incredibly painful to watch. Navarrette delivers a tour de
Author: Sierbahnn
Creepy and lovely. There's a movie called Smile which shares some of its constituent elements to this movie in that the creepiness of it builds over time and then becomes unimaginably violent towards the end. This movie does that quite well and it is very effective at building its tension. So when the mind-numbing violence does happen, it Hogan impact and a significance. Smile sort of front loads all of that violence, which means that the tension doesn't have time to build and you have to rely on other things to make it scary. This movie is simply better at it. The main plot is just another learning opportunity when it comes to making wishes. Just don't. Having seen several movies on this theme, we ought to know this by now. The casting in this is great, the direction is amazing, and the scary elements are earned. It is a really good and scary movie.Creepy and lovely. There's a movie called Smile which shares some of its constituent elements to this movie in that the creepiness of it builds over time and then becomes unimaginably violent towards the end. This movie does that quite well and it is very effective at building its tension. So when the mind-numbing violence does happen, it Hogan impact and a significance. Smile sort of front loads all of that violence, which means that the tension doesn't have time to build and you have to rely on other things to make it scary. This movie is simply better at it. The main plot is just another learning opportunity when it comes to making wishes. Just don't. Having seen several movies on this theme, we ought to know this by now. The casting in this is great, the direction is amazing, and the
Author: bokbokwhoosh
A well-acted take on an age-old monkey paw trope. For a low-budget debut, Curry Baker has made quite a splash. However, any 'horror' here was through cheap audio cues, and the narrative will require you to do advanced gymnastics with your willing suspension of disbelief. A poor narrative, with unimaginative cinematography and choppy audio, the stellar acting by the cast is the only thing keeping this movie alive.A well-acted take on an age-old monkey paw trope. For a low-budget debut, Curry Baker has made quite a splash. However, any 'horror' here was through cheap audio cues, and the narrative will require you to do advanced gymnastics with your willing suspension of disbelief. A poor narrative, with unimaginative cinematography and choppy audio, the stellar acting by the cast is the only thing keeping this movie alive.
Author: Acharya2062
A chilling reminder that the shortest route isn’t always the fastest; in Obsession, it becomes a deadly psychological trap where the journey ends and the traveler vanishes.🫠🤫A chilling reminder that the shortest route isn’t always the fastest; in Obsession, it becomes a deadly psychological trap where the journey ends and the traveler vanishes.🫠🤫
Author: druscilla_of_old
I know I'm supposed to say I love this movie and it's the best thing I've seen this year (cause, for some reason, it seems to be the current movie fad among White audiences) but I'm gonna be real: Obsession is a mess of a rag doll strewn up with overused clichés and age-old literary and movie tropes. Like, for instance, the use of wishes to weave a"be careful what you wish for" cautionary tale is a centuries old literary trope. So is the"crazy woman" trope. Yet, even if one chooses to ignore this, the movie is haunted by numerous other problems that are impossible to igore: pacing issues, poor dialogue writing, poor audio quality, and choppy editing, to name a few. The only saving graces for the movie seem to be a couple of well-timed jump-scares and the relatively well-done"boys night out" scene. Those aside, I've seen some people, bafflingly so, tout this movie as a"feminist" movie. Like, what?! In what world exactly is a movie made by a White man (Curry Barker), led by a White man (Michael Johnston), and whose main lesson seems to be cautioning White men to avoid getting into relationships with"crazy" women, feminist?? Also, the fact that Inde Navarrette is a fan of a court-adjudged wifebeater and rapist in real life (Johnny Depp) should be a massive red flag as to the kinds of people and work she'd be involved with. Speaking of Navarrette, I've seen lots of people praise her acting - even billing her for an Oscar [*eyeroll*] - but if you pay close attention to her scenes, special effects and editing do a tonne of work to help her achieve the kinds of emotions that may have moved audiences. In all, I wouldn't recommend this one to most people except avid horror fans whose interest in it would extend beyond pure entertainment. The 4-star I gave it were mostly due to the couple of positives I've mentioned above as well Michael Johnston's (sometimes) outstanding performance.I know I'm supposed to say I love this movie and it's the best thing I've seen this year (cause, for some reason, it seems to be the current movie fad among White audiences) but I'm gonna be real: Obsession is a mess of a rag doll strewn up with overused clichés and age-old literary and movie tropes. Like, for instance, the use of wishes to weave a"be careful what you wish for" cautionary tale is a centuries old literary trope. So is the"crazy woman" trope. Yet, even if one chooses to ignore this, the movie is haunted by numerous other problems that are impossible to igore: pacing issues, poor dialogue writing, poor audio quality, and choppy editing, to name a few. The only saving graces for the movie seem to be a couple of well-timed jump-scares and the relatively well-done"boys
Author: msbreviews
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/obsession-2026-inde-navarrette-gives-the-horror-performance-of-the-decade/ Rating: B+ There's a version of OBSESSION that lives up to its own hype, and the version that I watched. What bridges the gap is Inde Navarrette's lead performance, which is so dedicated, so physically all-in, that I genuinely believe it's the best horror breakout of the decade! Curry Barker's direction is patient and confident, favoring dread over noise. The story, though, plays it safer than it should, gesturing at real ideas without fully committing to them. A highly entertaining, satisfying horror flick that I wish (*wink wink*) was as great as I hoped it would be.Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/obsession-2026-inde-navarrette-gives-the-horror-performance-of-the-decade/ Rating: B+ There's a version of OBSESSION that lives up to its own hype, and the version that I watched. What bridges the gap is Inde Navarrette's lead performance, which is so dedicated, so physically all-in, that I genuinely believe it's the best horror breakout of the decade! Curry Barker's direction is patient and confident, favoring dread over noise. The story, though, plays it safer than it should, gesturing at real ideas without fully committing to them. A highly entertaining, satisfying horror flick that I wish (*wink wink*) was as great as I hoped it would be.
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