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I'm Obsessed...

Short answer: Obsession is an R-rated horror film written and directed by Curry Barker, released in U.S. theaters by Focus Features on May 15, 2026.

Bear (Michael Johnston), a music-store worker, breaks a novelty 'One Wish Willow' to make his friend Nikki (Inde Navarrette) love him, and the wish turns her obsessive and dangerous. The Reel's 'love story' review is deliberately ironic. Critics praised the film, with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and Box Office Mojo lists a worldwide gross of about $522.8 million.

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What should you know about I'm Obsessed...?

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  1. Obsession is a horror film by Curry Barker, released May 15, 2026.

    DD-732-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (The film)

  2. Box Office Mojo lists a worldwide gross of about $522.8 million.

    DD-732-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit E (Box office)

Video transcript: I'm Obsessed...: A Tongue-In-Cheek 'Love Story' Review of the Horror Film Obsession

DID YOU KNOW? Obsession is THE love story of 2026, an absolutely beautiful portrait of two people finding their way to each other. The chemistry is incredible, the cinematography is gorgeous, and the repeated head-on framing gives every interaction this wonderfully intimate, romantic quality. Like in every relationship, things get a little complicated, but the film ultimately delivers. After all that time spent missing each other emotionally, Bear and Nikki finally reach the same place at the same time. Phenomenal. NOW YOU KNOW!

Burned-in captions, read frame by frame (see transcript.md) · 30.0s Reel ·

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The write-up

A tongue-in-cheek 'love story' review of the horror film Obsession. Curry Barker's Obsession is a monkey's-paw horror film, not a romance.

  1. Exhibit A

    The film

    Obsession is a horror film written and directed by Curry Barker and executive-produced by Jason Blum. Focus Features released it in U.S. theaters on May 15, 2026.

  2. Exhibit B

    The premise

    Bear, a music-store worker who can't voice his feelings, breaks a cheap 'One Wish Willow' and wishes his friend Nikki loved him. The wish works, and her devotion turns obsessive and violent. Variety called it a monkey's-paw horror.

  3. Exhibit C

    The cast

    Michael Johnston plays Bear and Inde Navarrette plays Nikki. Critics singled out Navarrette's performance.

  4. Exhibit D

    Reception

    The film holds 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from about 330 reviews and a Metacritic score of 77.

  5. Exhibit E

    Box office

    Box Office Mojo lists about $263.5 million domestic and $522.8 million worldwide.

Questions people ask about I'm Obsessed...

What genre is Obsession?

It's a monkey's-paw horror film.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (The premise) · Variety: 'Obsession' Review, A Clever, Creepy Monkey's Paw Horror; Wikipedia: Obsession (2025 film)

Who wrote and directed it?

Curry Barker.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (The film) · Variety: 'Obsession' Review, A Clever, Creepy Monkey's Paw Horror; Metacritic: Obsession

What object grants Bear's wish?

A cheap novelty 'One Wish Willow'.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (The premise) · Variety: 'Obsession' Review, A Clever, Creepy Monkey's Paw Horror; Wikipedia: Obsession (2025 film)

Who plays Nikki?

Inde Navarrette.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (The cast) · Variety: 'Obsession' Review, A Clever, Creepy Monkey's Paw Horror; Wikipedia: Obsession (2025 film)

Roughly what did it gross worldwide per Box Office Mojo?

About $522.8 million.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Box office) · Box Office Mojo: Obsession

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  1. What genre is Obsession?

    1. Romantic comedy
    2. Horror
    3. Documentary
    4. Musical
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    Answer: B. Horror It's a monkey's-paw horror film. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (The premise) · Variety: 'Obsession' Review, A Clever, Creepy Monkey's Paw Horror; Wikipedia: Obsession (2025 film)

  2. Who wrote and directed it?

    1. Curry Barker
    2. Jordan Peele
    3. Ari Aster
    4. James Wan
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    Answer: A. Curry Barker Curry Barker. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (The film) · Variety: 'Obsession' Review, A Clever, Creepy Monkey's Paw Horror; Metacritic: Obsession

  3. What object grants Bear's wish?

    1. A One Wish Willow
    2. A monkey's paw
    3. A genie lamp
    4. A wishing well
    Show the answer

    Answer: A. A One Wish Willow A cheap novelty 'One Wish Willow'. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (The premise) · Variety: 'Obsession' Review, A Clever, Creepy Monkey's Paw Horror; Wikipedia: Obsession (2025 film)

  4. Who plays Nikki?

    1. Inde Navarrette
    2. Jenna Ortega
    3. Mia Goth
    4. Florence Pugh
    Show the answer

    Answer: A. Inde Navarrette Inde Navarrette. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (The cast) · Variety: 'Obsession' Review, A Clever, Creepy Monkey's Paw Horror; Wikipedia: Obsession (2025 film)

  5. Roughly what did it gross worldwide per Box Office Mojo?

    1. $5 million
    2. $52 million
    3. $522.8 million
    4. $5 billion
    Show the answer

    Answer: C. $522.8 million About $522.8 million. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Box office) · Box Office Mojo: Obsession

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Easterling, Marcus. "I'm Obsessed...." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-732, last updated Aug 1, 2026. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/im-obsessed/

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