Obsession (2026) - Review

I'll Be Anything You Want Me To Be.

Review written by Jack Aling

Obsession is directed by Curry Barker and written by Curry Barker.

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 discovers that some desires come at a sinister price.

The Man or Bear debate has never been more disturbing.

Obsession is a wonderfully deranged take on first love and co-dependency - an absolutely insane debut by Curry Barker.

Erratic and unpredictable, from start to end, the tension slowly rises, relying on uncertainty and unease rather than overdone jump scares.

Michael Johnston is great in the lead but Obsession is abosolutely Inde Navarrette's film. An unhinged performance for the ages, totally in control of her craft in a role that is hypnotising and horrifying all at once.

Our verdict: 4 out of 5 stars.

Obsession arrives in UK cinemas 15 May 2026.

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