FFFA: Obsession

This film is also showing at our sister cinema, Ritz Cinemas

Obsession

Australian Premiere

“Writer-director Curry Barker follows up $800 YouTube hit Milk & Serial with a frighteningly effective, and head-smashingly gory, cautionary tale.” – The Guardian

Curry Barker's Milk & Serial cost $800 and went viral on YouTube. Obsession is a leap forward – a fully realised feature that keeps his internet-native instincts intact, framed in an unsettling style where every shot feels uncomfortably lonely.

Bear (Michael Johnston) is a music store employee and serial romantic daydreamer. When he discovers an antique novelty item called the One Wish Willow, he breaks it and wishes for his childhood friend, Nikki (Inde Navarrette), to love him above all else. Nikki succumbs With terrifying intensity.

Anchored by what reviewers are calling a career-defining performance, Navarrette takes us from rom-com to possession horror to outright psychosexual nightmare. Executive produced by Jason Blum (Get Out, Whiplash, BlacKkKlansman) and winner of the People’s Choice Award at last year’s Sitges Film Festival, Obsession is a warning to be careful what you wish for.

Festival Appearances/Awards
Toronto International Film Festival – World Premiere  Sitges Film Festival 2025 – People’s Choice Award
Fantastic Fest 2025 – Official Selection
SXSW 2026 – Official Selection

Rating

Unclassified 18+

Duration

108 min

Country

United States

Language

English

Cast

Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter

Director

Curry Barker