TL;DR
- The official trailer for Obsession has been released by Focus Features.
- The horror film is written and directed by Curry Barker.
- It follows a hopeless romantic whose magical wish for love becomes dangerously real.
- The cast includes Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter.
- Obsession arrives in theaters May 15, 2026.
What Does the Trailer for Obsession Reveal?
The newly released trailer for Obsession delivers a chilling twist on the classic “be careful what you wish for” horror premise.
The story centers on Bear, played by Michael Johnston, a shy young man hopelessly in love with his longtime friend Nikki, portrayed by Inde Navarrette. Unable to confess his feelings, Bear turns to a mysterious object called the One Wish Willow — a supernatural item rumored to grant a single wish.
In the trailer, Bear breaks the willow hoping to make Nikki love him back. The wish works… but not in the way he expects. What begins as a dream come true quickly spirals into something far darker as Nikki’s affection becomes an intense and dangerous obsession.
Scenes tease escalating psychological terror, violent outbursts, and a growing sense that Bear has unleashed something he can’t control.
What Is Obsession About?
At its core, Obsession explores the terrifying consequences of forcing love where it doesn’t naturally exist.
After his wish is granted, Bear initially enjoys the attention he’s always wanted. But Nikki’s devotion rapidly mutates into something frighteningly possessive, trapping him in a nightmare of his own making.
The film leans into the familiar horror tradition of cursed wishes and supernatural deals — where the cost of getting exactly what you want is far greater than you ever imagined.
The trailer suggests a mix of supernatural horror, dark humor, and increasingly bloody chaos as Bear desperately tries to undo what he’s done.
Who Made Obsession?
The film is written and directed by Curry Barker, whose previous project Milk & Serial gained viral attention online and helped establish him as a rising voice in horror filmmaking.
The cast also includes:
- Cooper Tomlinson
- Megan Lawless
- Andy Richter
The film is produced by James Harris, Haley Nicole Johnson, and Christian Mercuri, with horror powerhouse Blumhouse Productions boarding the project following strong early festival reactions.
When Will Obsession Be Released?
Obsession will hit theaters in the United States on May 15, 2026, distributed by Focus Features.
With a festival pedigree, strong early reviews, and a premise that taps into universal fears about love, control, and regret, the film is shaping up to be one of the more talked-about horror releases of the year.
