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Obsession transforms a familiar horror concept into something unexpectedly gripping and unsettling. Drawing from the timeless “be careful what you wish for” premise popularized by stories like “The Monkey’s Paw,” filmmaker Curry Barker injects new energy into the formula with a confident mix of suspense, psychological terror, jump scares and sharply timed dark humor. ‎ Inde Navarrette and Michael in 'Obsession.' ‎Courtesy of Focus Features ‎ The film marks another major step forward for Barker, who initially gained recognition through YouTube comedy sketches created alongside Cooper Tomlinson and later through the ultra-low-budget horror feature Milk & Serial. With Obsession, Barker further establishes himself as a filmmaker capable of balancing horror thrills with emotional discomfort. At the center of the story is Bear, played by Michael Johnston of Teen Wolf fame. Bear is an awkward employee at a musical instruments store hopelessly infatuated with his co-wor...