Spoilers below for anyone who still hasn’t seen Obsession, which is currently streaming via Peacock subscription, as well as still screening in theaters.
Who would have thought that one of the most successful 2026 movie releases would include gnarly dead cat scenes, a magical knick-knack, and perhaps the most awkward game of Jenga ever put on camera? Curry Barker’s Obsession has added a huge push to the wave of YouTube-friendly horror, and I can only hope that other filmmakers are influenced by Barker’s innate skills as a visual and emotional storyteller, and not just by the “cursed toy brings trauma” idea. Because one reason Obsession works so well is because it doesn't explain everything.
