Obsession (2026) Review & Analysis: All the Things This Film Is Trying to Say & Do the Wish Mechanics Matter?

In this episode, Ashley, Nicole, and Pete dive deep into Obsession (2026), the much-applauded and talked about psychological horror thriller written and directed by Curry Barker (former YouTube creator), starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. This little movie was made on a mere million dollar budget and is now sitting pretty at over $100 million, one of the biggest box office successes of the year.  We break down Bear’s true character, the whole dead cat thing, the wish mechanics of the One Wish Willow, what the film is saying subtly (and not so subtly), the horrifying conclusion and everything in between. ⚠️ This is a full spoiler discussion! We suggest watching it first if you haven’t already. Available in theaters now. 🎟️ ⏱️Timestamps00:00 Highlight Clip from the Episode 00:33 The Last Few Weeks on Film Curious00:49 Intro to This Week’s Film 03:48 Initial Reactions and Themes of the Film08:41 The Intricacies of 'Obsession' and Its Themes21:45 Debating What Was Working & What Wasn’t27:48 The Directorial & Story Choices Curry Barker Makes32:37 Exploring the Wish Mechanism & Consequences of Wishes and Accountability44:58 Friends & the Film’s Handling of Mental Health49:06 The Dark Ending and Its Implications01:04:30 Wrap Up - Taking a Break from Horror Films for a Bit01:05:42 Outro - Thanks for Listening & Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🔔🎬Subscribe so you never miss a new film discovery!#Obsession2026 #HorrorMovies #BlumhouseHorror #FilmPodcast #MovieReview #CurryBarker