Some of the loneliest (and most dangerous) corners of the internet are filled with young men whose only wish is for a woman to adore and obey them. But as the saying goes - and horror movies continue to remind us - be careful what you wish for…
Obsession is the feature film debut from 26-year-old YouTuber Curry Barker, who first caught horror fans' attention in 2024 with his micro-budget online movie, Milk & Serial.
A classic tale of wish-gone-wrong that follows in the footsteps of movies like Deathdream, Wishmaster and The Monkey’s Paw, Obsession provides a uniquely contemporary take on the premise; one that balances comedic shocks with psychological darkness to skewer an online generation’s warped views on love.
Bear (Michael Johnston) is your typical “nice boy”, the kind who wears grandad cardigans, sobs over cats, and always offers to drive you home. He’s also hopelessly infatuated with his friend and colleague, Nikki (Inde Navarrette) - something no amount of awkward confessional rehearsals can bring him to admit out loud.
Sad and dejected, he buys a ‘One Wish Willow’ - a novelty item from one of those witchy little shops that sells incense, crystals and books about celestial alignment. He wishes that Nikki loved him more than anyone else in the entire world.
