Obsession (2026)

The critic finds Barker's horror a fresh and exhilarating twist on the 'be careful what you wish for' trope, praising its blackly funny and gory take on unhealthy infatuations. Navarrette's performance as the increasingly unhinged Nikki is singled out as sensational, with her outlandish actions providing many of the film's finest moments.

The critic finds the film a clever and creepy take on the monkey's paw trope applied to modern relationships, praising its unnerving execution and standout performance by Inde Navarrette. They highlight the director's skillful blend of horror and commentary on codependency.

The film blends genres effectively, mixing bloody violence with awkward humour and visceral horror through strong performances, especially Inde Navarrette's dual-natured Nikki. It holds a troubling mirror to male fears and desires but has some flaws in subtlety, pacing and one cartoonish murder scene.

The critic praises the film for freshening up the well-worn 'Monkey's Paw' horror formula with a skillful mix of dread, jump scares, and dark comedy, marking an instant breakout for director-writer Curry Barker. The lead performances are highlighted, especially Inde Navarrette's intense and frightening turn as the possessed love interest.

The critic calls it the freshest and most terrifying horror film of the year so far. They single out Inde Navarrette’s fearless, unsettling performance as Nikki (transformed into an obsessive, nightmarish figure) for particular praise, alongside Barker’s sharp dialogue, sparse lighting, and innovative sound design that creates effective jump-scares.

The critic describes the film as a confident crowd-pleaser that smartly avoids sympathy for its entitled protagonist. They single out Inde Navarrette's astonishing, star-making performance as the monstrous femme for particular praise.

The critic praises the film as an innovative, secular take on possession horror that avoids typical Exorcist ripoffs by framing it as a monkey's-paw wish story. They single out Inde Navarrette's bravura performance as the possessed character for creating a mix of fear and pity.

The critic calls it a gruesome, darkly funny two-hander about obsession, control, and the horror of getting exactly what you asked for. They single out the lead performances for turning toxic love into a grotesque nightmare and for sharp commentary on poisonous relationships.