Curry Barker's 'Obsession' is a highly anticipated horror film that has been generating buzz since its debut at the Toronto Film Festival. The movie, a romance-themed focus horror flick, is directed and written by Barker, with Michael Johnston starring as a hopeless romantic who makes a wish at the 'One Wish Willow' and soon realizes that his desires come with a dark, sinister price. The film's success at TIFF, sold-out screenings at Fantastic Fest, and its win at Sitges' People's Choice Award have made it one of the most talked-about horror films of 2026. The cast also includes Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter. The film is produced by James Harris through Teashop Productions, with support from Under the Shell and Capstone Pictures, which fully financed the project and handled the world rights and domestic distribution. Jason Blum from Blumhouse is now an executive producer, and the film currently holds a 97% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Focus Features has released a teaser for the film, which is set to hit U.S. theaters on May 15, 2026. The film's success and the involvement of Blumhouse and Focus Features have made it a significant release for the horror genre, with a busy 2026 schedule ahead for Blumhouse, including 'The Mummy', 'Mortal Kombat 2', 'Insidious', and 'Other Mommy', as well as 'Anything But Ghosts', directed by Barker and starring himself and Cooper Tomlinson.
