Horror-Theatrical Obsession- in theaters May 15, 2026

[Lenny Nero]

4.25 star(s) Rating: 4.25/5 4 Votes

Title: Obsession (2026)

Tagline: Be careful who you wish for…

Genre: Horror

Director: Curry Barker

Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter, Haley Fitzgerald, Darin Toonder, Anthony Pavone, Justice, Anthony Casabianca, Chloe Breen, Malcolm Kelner, Curry Barker, Travis Beck, Kyle Blumenthal, Matthew Jackson, Jeff Barker, Danielle Krett, Sabina Tenorio, Manny Liotta

Release: 2026-04-16

Runtime: 108

Plot: 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.

 

[Lenny Nero]

I didn't know what this movie was, until I realized it's from the 'internet' collective "This is a bad idea", that make funny and absurd shorts.
Can't really praise it as something 'new' or extremely unusual and uncomfortable, like I heard some viewers did. I think it 'borrows' a lot from any Evil Dead or Pet Sematary kind of movie.
Maybe for 'western' (read US) audiences, living a mostly comfy, stress free life, this seemed as something intense, but for me it didn't, as I've experienced similar behavior in my own family.
It is very effective though, making me jump at least 3 times, but it could've worked better in a shorter form, like an episode of the Twilight Zone or something, even though I understand the guys wish to present themselves to the film world with a proper full-fledged feature.

 

[walkintom]

Just got back from this, absolutely loved it. Nothing necessarily new as @Lenny Nero has said but extremely effective and well done. Soundtrack was really good too.

 

[K1SK1S]

Caught this at the weekend. Very good and some great comedic moments from the two leads interactions with each other. Had plenty of the theater laughing but then moments later you could hear a pin drop when the more horrific/freaky parts were ramped up. I think the tonal shifts work really well. Upon reflection I actually can't wait to watch again and hoping for a premium to pick this up down the line.