A true cinematic classic must meet its moment in unexpected ways. Curry Barker's smash hit merely winks at it.
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A true cinematic classic must meet its moment in unexpected ways. Curry Barker's smash hit merely winks at it
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July 22, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
Inde Navarrette as Nikki and Michael Johnston as Bear in "Obsession" (Focus Features)
Touting Curry Barker’s perfectly fine horror film as an instant classic reveals the depth of its flaws.
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