Curry Barker's horror film 'Obsession' draws mixed critical response

The horror film *Obsession*, written and directed by Curry Barker, follows Bear Bailey, a shy music‑store employee who purchases a wish‑granting trinket and wishes his friend Nikki Freeman would love him above all else. After the wish is fulfilled, Nikki becomes obsessively attached, leading to unsettling and violent consequences that explore themes of control, consent and the danger of forcing affection.

Reviews note the film’s gritty, low‑budget aesthetic and its focus on modern desire. One critic praises its blunt‑force approach and relevance to contemporary gender dynamics, while another describes it as clever but thin, relying on familiar horror tropes and lacking deeper psychological insight. Performances by Michael Johnston (Bear) and Inde Navarrette (Nikki) receive commendation, but overall the film is seen as uneven, offering occasional shock value without lasting emotional impact.