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Focus Features’ horror hit Obsession crossed $500 million worldwide, becoming the first original film of the 2020s to reach that milestone and overtaking Pixar’s Elemental; after a domestic opening of $17.1 million, it climbed to $263.4 million in the U.S. while overseas totals reached $238.1 million (including China and the U.K.), pushing the global total to about $501.5 million with more markets to come.
In a spoiler-filled interview, Michael Johnston argues that Bear is a morally gray figure rather than the film’s outright villain, detailing his motivations, the controversial “What’s so bad about being with me?” moment with Nikki, the dynamics with Ian and Sarah, and how the ending and Curry Barker’s direction invite audiences to grapple with desire, consent, and consequence.
In Obsession, a shy music-store worker’s wish to be loved triggers a terrifying, 80s-throwback horror ride led by Inde Navarrette’s breakout performance; Curry Barker’s directorial debut pairs eerie mood with dark humor for a solid summer horror kickoff.
Obsession, Curry Barker’s horror film, reinvents The Monkey’s Paw with a stylish blend of dread, jump scares and dark comedy. Bear’s failed crush on Nikki leads to using a one‑wish relic that makes her fall in love—with terrifying, possessive consequences, driven by Inde Navarrette’s electrifying performance as Nikki. The movie, Barker’s breakout as director-writer, delivers shocking twists and slow-building suspense ahead of a May 15 release, backed by Blumhouse and Capstone.