The one where we review Obsession and The Mandalorian & Grogu

This week, we’re balancing high-octane galactic stakes with a masterclass in modern indie-horror tension. Whether you’re ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away or get trapped in the chilling, claustrophobic world of a basement with no escape, we’ve got your weekend viewing sorted. We’re diving into the bone-chilling horror-thriller Obsession, directed by Curry Barker (of the YouTube sensation Sam & Colby / FilmTheory world). This film follows a young man who uncovers a terrifying secret hidden in his own basement, and let’s just say it’s a masterclass in building dread with a limited budget.Fun Flix Fact: Director Curry Barker brings his signature "viral-horror" sensibility to the big screen here. He famously filmed several "jump scare" sequences without telling the lead actors exactly when they would happen, capturing their genuine reactions for the final cut. If the fear feels real, it’s because it absolutely was!The wait is finally over! Din Djarin and the galaxy’s favorite Force-wielder are officially on the big screen. We’re breaking down the scale, the action, and whether this feature-length adventure successfully bridges the gap between the hit TV series and the future of the Star Wars cinematic universe. But is the film any good? Fun Flix Fact: To maintain the secretive nature of the plot, the production used a code name during filming: Project Torch. The cast and crew were required to wear specially designed "ID shields" that blocked any cameras from capturing the set, ensuring no leaks could make it past the security teams.To celebrate 30 years of 90s thriller gold, we’re revisiting the cult classic Fear (1996). It’s the movie that made an entire generation terrified of "the guy with the backward baseball cap." We discuss how this flick—and Reese Witherspoon’s breakout performance—defined the psychological horror genre for a decade.Fun Flix Fact: The infamous rollercoaster scene was filmed over three nights at a real fairground in Vancouver. The cast actually rode the coaster dozens of times until they were physically ill just to get that perfect amount of adrenaline-fueled exhaustion on camera.Improvised Danger: Mark Wahlberg, in one of his first major roles, was encouraged by director James Foley to improvise some of David McCall’s most menacing lines. The most unnerving dialogue in the film wasn't even in the script!And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Hit that subscribe button right now so you never miss an episode of The Flixters! We’re here every week to bring you the best reviews, the wildest facts, and the greatest cinema talk in the business. 00:00 Intro 3:38 Shoutouts5:13 Movie News9:26 New on Streaming19:05 New Trailers24:48 Anniversary Corner27:20 Obsession Review44:46 The Mandalorian and Grogu Review50:28 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr