Obsession

Film • 2026 • Horror, Romance, Thriller

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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Cast & Crew

Curry BarkerDirector & Writer
Jeff BarkerScript Consultant
Michael JohnstonBear
Inde NavarretteNikki
Cooper TomlinsonIan
Megan LawlessSarah
Andy RichterCarter
Haley FitzgeraldViola
Darin ToonderHarry
Anthony PavoneReggie
JusticeJoe
Anthony CasabiancaChris
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Details

Status	Released
Release	May 13, 2026
Origins	United States of America
Genres	Horror Romance Thriller
Tags	absurdism couple cursed object dark romance independent film obsession possession psychological psychological horror psychological thriller selfharm supernatural supernatural horror unrequited love wish

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Reviews	Peter Travers reviews "Obsession" The Travers Take • thetraverstake.com A Scream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: "Obsession" and "Backrooms" Ty Burr's Watch List • tyburrswatchlist.com ‘Obsession’ review: Curry Barker puts an incisive, schlocky spin on the wish fulfillment horror Screen • screendaily.com ‘Obsession’ is an intense, brutal and deeply satisfying thriller for the incel era Adam Nayman • thestar.com Review: Be careful what you wish for in 'Obsession,' an old but effective nightmare retooled for Gen Z Los Angeles Times • latimes.com ‘Obsession’ Review: A Bracingly Scary Horror Film That Actually Freshens Up the Formula Frank Scheck • hollywoodreporter.com Will Curry Barker's new horror movie be your next Obsession? Read the Empire review Empire • empireonline.com Obsession is the rom-com from Hell The Globe and Mail • theglobeandmail.com A Breakout Horror Hit Has Become a Word-of-Mouth Sensation. How Scary Is It? Nadira Goffe • slate.com This Wild Romantic Thriller Will Be Your Next ‘Obsession’ The Daily Beast • thedailybeast.com

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