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Release and success of film Obsession

Overview

The supernatural horror film Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker, explores themes of love and possession through the story of a shop clerk named Bear. The film follows his wish for a friend to love him, which results in a nightmare that strips the character Nikki of her autonomy.

Following its theatrical release in May 2026, the film achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $500 million worldwide. It is noted as the second-highest-grossing original horror movie in history. Due to this success, director Curry Barker has expressed interest in releasing a 20-minute extended cut, which would increase the runtime from 109 minutes to nearly two hours and ten minutes, though he maintains the original theatrical edit is his definitive version.

Entities

Curry Barker · Obsession · Cooper Tomlinson · Focus Features · Inde Navarrette

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Director Curry Barker teases 20-minute extended cut of Obsession

    Director Curry Barker expressed interest in releasing a 20-minute extended cut of the hit horror film Obsession, though he maintains the theatrical version is his definitive director’s cut.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Curry Barker film Obsession explores themes of love and possession

    Director Curry Barker and actor Cooper Tomlinson discuss the supernatural horror film Obsession, which depicts the terrifying consequences of a wish for romantic obsession.

Sources

attitude.co.uk · comicbasics.com · comicbook.com · findacode.com · ilcineocchio.it · ilpensieromediterraneo.it · independent.co.uk · nofilmschool.com · theaureview.com · thelowell.org