I absolutely loved Obsession. It was one of the most entertaining horror films I've seen in years—tense, funny, genuinely creepy and brilliantly paced. Even more remarkable is the story behind it. Writer-director Curry Barker was just 26 when he made the film on a tiny budget of around US$750,000, yet it became one of the biggest surprise box-office successes of 2026, earning more than $400 million worldwide and launching him into Hollywood's top ranks almost overnight. It's a wonderful reminder that fresh ideas, great storytelling and passionate filmmaking can still triumph over massive budgets.
What stayed with me, though, wasn't just the horror—it was the underlying message. At its heart, Obsession is about the difference between genuine love and possession. The central wish turns affection into compulsion, exposing the frightening truth that love cannot be manufactured, controlled or forced without destroying the very thing we seek. The film also explores the danger of living in fantasy instead of reality, and how fear, insecurity and the desire to control can twist something beautiful into something monstrous. Like all the best horror films, the monsters are ultimately reflections of our own human weaknesses. I came for the scares, but I left thinking about the nature of love, freedom and what it really means to care for another person.
Memorable scenes
- When she kills the girl in the car by smashing her head into steering wheel.
- When his friend wishes for a billion dollars and it falls from the sky.
- When she reads her story at the party.
- Kill me please!
- Twist: Both happily obsessed with each other before he dies.
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