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Obsession (2026)

Opens on May 14

Director: Curry Barker Run Time: 109 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2026

Starring: Andy Richter, Cooper Tomlinson, Inde Navarrette, Megan Lawless, Michael Johnston

Country: United States
Language:
English

About the film:
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.

Obsession (2025) is a tense, contemporary thriller that interrogates intimacy, control, and the dangerous allure of wanting too much, earning critical attention at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, where it received audience and jury recognition for its bold, unsettling vision.

About the filmmaker:
Curry Barker is an American filmmaker and digital creator known for his inventive, genre-driven storytelling and background in viral online content. He gained a following through short-form videos that blend comedy and suspense, developing a distinctive voice that carries into his narrative work.

Barker made his feature directorial debut with Obsession (2026), a tense psychological thriller that reflects his interest in identity, fixation, and the darker edges of human behavior, marking him as a rising voice in contemporary genre filmmaking.

 

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