Film Curious

In this episode, Ashley, Nicole, and Pete dive deep into Obsession (2026), the much-applauded and talked about psychological horror thriller written and directed by Curry Barker (former YouTube creator), starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. This little movie was made on a mere million dollar budget and is now sitting pretty at over $100 million, one of the biggest box office successes of the year.  

We break down Bear’s true character, the whole dead cat thing, the wish mechanics of the One Wish Willow, what the film is saying subtly (and not so subtly), the horrifying conclusion and everything in between. 

⚠️ This is a full spoiler discussion! We suggest watching it first if you haven’t already. Available in theaters now. 🎟️ 

00:00 Highlight Clip from the Episode 

00:33 The Last Few Weeks on Film Curious

00:49 Intro to This Week’s Film 

03:48 Initial Reactions and Themes of the Film

08:41 The Intricacies of 'Obsession' and Its Themes

21:45 Debating What Was Working & What Wasn’t

27:48 The Directorial & Story Choices Curry Barker Makes

32:37 Exploring the Wish Mechanism & Consequences of Wishes and Accountability

44:58 Friends & the Film’s Handling of Mental Health

49:06 The Dark Ending and Its Implications

01:04:30 Wrap Up - Taking a Break from Horror Films for a Bit

01:05:42 Outro - Thanks for Listening & Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🔔

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