Curry Barker’s ‘Obsession’ First Horror Clip Shows a Wish for Love That Turns Deadly

A new horror film is getting ready to hit cinemas, and early reactions from festival screenings have already started building a strong buzz. The movie has been making the rounds for a while, and now audiences everywhere are finally about to see it for themselves when it arrives in theaters next week.

Focus Features recently released a short clip from the film, just over a minute long, and it’s already giving viewers a taste of the unsettling tone the story leans into. The footage quickly shows that what starts off feeling like a simple romantic setup soon shifts into something far more disturbing.

The story centers on Bear, played by Michael Johnston, a quiet music store employee who has been in love with his childhood friend Nikki, played by Inde Navarrette, for a long time. Nikki is confident, outgoing, and completely out of reach in his eyes, which pushes him into making a risky decision that changes everything.

According to production details shared by Focus Features, Bear comes across a mysterious object known as the “One Wish Willow.” Thinking it’s nothing more than a novelty item, he uses it to make a wish that Nikki will fall in love with him. That wish is granted, but not in the way he expects.

What follows is a relationship that quickly becomes unstable. Nikki’s feelings turn intense and overwhelming, and her behavior begins to spiral into something unsettling. Scenes shown in the clip hint at moments where her reactions become extreme, leaving Bear trapped in a situation he can no longer control.

In one moment highlighted in the footage, a simple dinner interaction takes a strange turn. Nikki appears calm at first, but her emotions escalate in a way that feels unnatural and unsettling, suggesting something far darker is influencing her actions.

The film is directed by Curry Barker, who also wrote and edited the project. Barker has spoken in production notes about being inspired by stories where small choices lead to chaotic consequences, and that idea clearly shapes the tone of the film. The project has already drawn attention not just for its story, but also for Barker’s growing reputation in the horror genre.

The film first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, where it screened in the Midnight Madness section. It received a positive response from critics during its festival run, helping build anticipation ahead of its wider release.

The cast also includes Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter in supporting roles, adding more depth to the story’s unfolding events.

Behind the scenes, Barker worked closely with his creative team to build an atmosphere that feels uncomfortable and tight. Production notes mention that the filming style was designed to create a sense of isolation, keeping viewers focused on the emotional tension between the characters.

As the release date approaches, interest continues to grow, especially after Barker was also linked to upcoming genre projects, including reports of involvement with a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film. That news has only added more attention to his latest work.

The film is set to arrive in theaters on May 15 giving audiences a chance to finally see how this unsettling story unfolds on the big screen.

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