The horror film that has dominated cinemas since its 15 May 2026 release almost ended with a choice so bleak it would have undercut much of what made it resonate.
Obsession, the feature debut from YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker, has emerged as one of the most discussed horror films in years, earning critical praise, box office success and a reputation for delivering something unusual in the genre: genuine emotional impact. But in a series of interviews given since the film's release, Barker has revealed that the ending audiences experienced very nearly did not exist. The director had shot an entirely different conclusion, one in which Nikki dies, and he was prepared to use it.
