‘Obsession’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Say Your Wish Is Horror Thriller’s Command
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- Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston in "Obsession."Focus FeaturesObsession, Curry Barker’s indie horror thriller about dangerous obsessive behavior, is winning over Rotten Tomatoes critics.
Hollywood & Entertainment‘Obsession’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Say Your Wish Is Horror Thriller’s Command By Tim Lammers,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author May 16, 2026, 09:37pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Curry Barker's indie horror thriller, *Obsession*, is defying expectations, becoming a box office and critical success. The film, from the YouTube-creator-turned-director, is projected to earn $14 million in its opening weekend, far exceeding initial estimates, after being acquired for $15 million. *Obsession* follows Bear, whose wish for his crush, Nikki, to love him back takes a dark turn when she becomes dangerously obsessed. It has garnered a 94% "fresh" score from critics on *Rotten Tomatoes*, who praise its "deviously crowd-pleasing" and "skillfully amusing" take on the monkey's paw trope. Audiences also rate it highly with a 94% Popcornmeter score. While some critics noted problematic elements, many lauded its escalating tension and cautionary tale. The R-rated film is now playing in theaters nationwide.
Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston in "Obsession."Focus FeaturesObsession, Curry Barker’s indie horror thriller about dangerous obsessive behavior, is winning over Rotten Tomatoes critics.