Touting Curry Barker’s perfectly fine horror film as an instant classic reveals the depth of its flaws.
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Touting Curry Barker’s perfectly fine horror film as an instant classic reveals the depth of its flaws
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June 4, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
Inde Navarrette as Nikki and Michael Johnston as Bear in "Obsession" (Focus Features)
Obsession review: Curry Barker's 'nice guy expose' is dark, triggering, splendid; give Inde Navarrette the Oscar already
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Curry Barker has crafted a simple, perfect mix of scares, gore and uncomfortable laughs.
