Man or Bear? Why horror hit Obsession is every woman's real-life nightmare
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Michael Johnston on if Bear is the villain of ‘Obsession,’ ‘it’s not my job to judge’
Spoilers for Obsession This year is really looking up for the box office, with The Odyssey killing it last weekend and original horror films like Obsession and Backrooms making a killing. Obsession, from 26-year-old Curry Barker, is a runaway hit. Word of mouth propelled this supernatural thriller to an incredible $430 million on a $750,000 budget. It features previously unknown actors Michael Johnston, 30, and Inde Navarrette, 25, who both turn…
Man or Bear? Why horror hit Obsession is every woman's real-life nightmare
Sitting in a dimly lit cinema with a tub of salty popcorn, I thought I knew what to expect from Obsession, the breakout horror sensation written and directed by YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker. I knew the premise well enough – a guy has an unrequited crush and makes his feelings everyone else’s problem. But what I didn’t expect was just how deeply and realistically unsettling the film would turn out to be. If you’re as chronically online …
The new independent horror film is catching the audience with its combination of intelligent humor and explicit gore. However, behind the sudden laughs and scares, there is a reflection on how the “friend” with second intentions can be more frightening than anything else, writes Helen Coffey
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