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Obsession
2026 108 min United States of America, United Kingdom R 18+
★8.0
Horror
Director: Curry Barker
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Description
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.
Budget:
$750,000
Worldwide:
$23.1M
Starring
Michael Johnston
Actor
Inde Navarrette
Actor
Cooper Tomlinson
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 4 nominations total
Key opinion
Obsession (2026) is widely praised as an inventive and impactful horror entry that transforms a romantic premise into a visceral, genre-bending nightmare. While the lead performances and unique narrative direction earn high marks, the film’s overall experience is occasionally hampered by polarizing character choices.
| Acting | The lead actors deliver intense, visceral performances that effectively bridge the gap between romantic obsession and body horror. | |
| Originality | The film offers a refreshing, original narrative perspective that elevates it above standard horror tropes. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure effectively blends dark humor with gruesome horror elements to create a distinctive tone. | |
| Screenplay | The effectiveness of the character development is split: while the protagonists are compelling, the inclusion of an irritating character undermines the film's rewatchability. |