Obsession (2026)

‘Obsession’ Takes Toxic Relationships Into Nightmarish Territory. Director Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ unites familiar horror tropes with tense relationship drama in a claustrophobic and original if uneven mix. Barker’s narrative doesn’t quite develop its characters in a way that would make them fully empathetic, making ‘Obsession’ seem in some ways more like a collection of shocking sequences than an emotionally resonant story.

But loads of atmosphere, terrific performances, and Barker’s remarkably sure hand behind the camera keep this a compelling watch and point the way to a strong future for another promising new genre filmmaker.