Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

HISTORICAL FACTS: Bear michael johnston | History Defined

"Obsession" hasn't earned classic status

A true cinematic classic must meet its moment in unexpected ways. Curry Barker's smash hit merely winks at it

Salon

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and more this weekend (July 17)

From Obsession's official streaming debut to the long-awaited Heartstopper finale, here's what's worth watching at home this weekend.

TechRadar

I Finally Saw Obsession, And Here's Why This One Character Was Worst Than I Expected

He is kind of the worst, but in unexpected ways.

Cinemablend

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

3 movies like 'Obsession' to stream after watching the $376 million hit horror

If you'd break a One Wish Willow to see 'Obsession' again, try these movies first.

Tom’s Guide

My Friend Said Obsession Was Scary, But I Found It Hilarious. Here's Why We're Both Right

Did anybody else find this movie funny rather than scary?

Cinemablend

Obsession is finally available to watch at home — but my wish to stream the unexpected movie hit of 2026 hasn't been granted yet

Curry Barker's horror-fuelled box office juggernaut has made its home debut — but only in certain parts of the world.

TechRadar

‘Obsession’ is good, but you might already know that

“Obsession” (2025) has received good word of mouth since it premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Combined with “ Backrooms ”, which became part of the “Backsession” phenomenon, both films shared a very interesting behind-the-scenes story of young YouTubers turned feature film directors who made arthouse horror that…

Bangkok Post

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Obsessed with Obsession: how a low-budget horror changed the game in Hollywood

The $750,000 relationship horror about a cursed wish is set to outgross a new Star Wars movie, energizing Gen Z audiences and creating a rare cultural conversation

The Guardian - US

The misplaced obsession over "Obsession"

Touting Curry Barker’s perfectly fine horror film as an instant classic reveals the depth of its flaws

Salon

10 Photos of Inde Navarrette: Everything to Know About the 'Obsession' Breakout Star — Age, Career, and More

As horror hit 'Obsession' dominates the box office, here's everything to know about breakout star Inde Navarrette, who is earning praise for her performance as Nikki Freeman.

International Business Times UK

5 best horror movies of 2026 (so far) — chilling, twisted and unmissable

It's already shaping up to be a fantastic year for new horror movies, and I'm picking out my five favorite chilling watches of 2026 to date.

Tom’s Guide

Obsession review — I couldn't have wished for a more disturbing, heart-pounding horror movie if I'd tried

Curry Barker's wish fulfillment horror movie has everyone talking, you're sure to become obsessed with Obsession.

TechRadar

'Obsession' Ending Explained: The Director Reveals What Happens To Nikki After The Curse Is Lifted

The ending of 'Obsession' is unfathomably bleak, but there's a tiny chance that things could work out for the surviving characters.

Inverse

'Obsession' is a delightfully creepy thrill ride and a must-watch for a star-making performance from Inde Navarrette

"Obsession" is the hottest new movie in theaters right now, and after watching Inde Navarrette's star-making performance, I can see why this is a horror hit.

Tom’s Guide

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Obsession review – A YouTuber has made one of the creepiest horror movies of 2026

4/5 A boy wishes for a girl to love him, only to experience swift, nasty consequences, in this timely, creepy debut

The Guardian - US

Obsession review – nasty horror sees a wish for true love go horribly wrong

Writer-director Curry Barker follows up $800 YouTube hit Milk & Serial with a frighteningly effective, and head-smashingly gory, cautionary tale

People

Nikki Inde Navarrette

19 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Blumhouse Productions

16 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.