Obsession (2026)

Kernel Score: 94% · 4,501 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Horror

Released: 2026-04-16

Runtime: 108 minutes

Is Obsession worth watching?

Must-watch. A horror film about a wish that goes wrong, built on the unsettling idea that getting exactly what you want can be the worst thing that happens to you. Viewers rate it very highly, which is unusual for a new horror release.

Watch it if you

  • like horror built on obsession and bad bargains
  • want a fresh, current scary film
  • enjoy love stories that curdle

Skip it if you

  • can't stomach disturbing or sinister content
  • prefer your scares gentle

Best for: Late-night horror

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Obsession

  • Stream: Peacock
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-17.

Overview

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

Obsession parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this supernatural horror film is bloody, disturbing, and adult, with graphic violence, suicide and self-harm, a sex scene with brief nudity, and pervasive strong language.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Graphic, grisly horror violence: a head bashed to a mangled state, a character shot in the head, and self-harm including a character stabbing their own face; suicide is even presented as a way to break the curse.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — A depicted sex scene with brief graphic nudity (a bare backside), plus disturbing, non-consensual implications tied to the supernatural curse.
  • Language: Intense — Pervasive strong profanity — well over 100 uses, including dozens of 'f--k's.
  • Products & purchases: None

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, published content details from multiple guides. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Obsession

If you liked Obsession, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Leviticus (2026) — 93%: Recent horror that mixes romance with something dark and unsettling.
  • Black Swan (2010) — 86%: Obsession turning a person into something frightening.
  • Talk to Me (2023) — 78%: Modern horror about a thrill that takes a terrible price.
  • Rosemary's Baby (1968) — 88%: Slow-building horror about trust turning sinister.
  • Together (2025) — 78%: Recent horror where love and dread are bound together.
  • The Innocents (1961) — 84%: Quiet, atmospheric haunting that gets under your skin.

Director

Curry Barker

Cast

  • Michael Johnston as Baron 'Bear' Bailey
  • Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman
  • Cooper Tomlinson as Ian
  • Megan Lawless as Sarah
  • Andy Richter as Carter
  • Haley Fitzgerald as Viola
  • Darin Toonder as Harry
  • Anthony Pavone as Reggie
  • Justice as Joe
  • Anthony Casabianca as Chris

Obsession FAQ

Is Obsession worth watching?

Must-watch. A horror film about a wish that goes wrong, built on the unsettling idea that getting exactly what you want can be the worst thing that happens to you. Viewers rate it very highly, which is unusual for a new horror release.

Where can I watch Obsession?

In the US you can stream Obsession on Peacock and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Obsession OK for kids?

Obsession is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this supernatural horror film is bloody, disturbing, and adult, with graphic violence, suicide and self-harm, a sex scene with brief nudity, and pervasive strong language.

What movies are like Obsession?

If you liked Obsession, try Leviticus, Black Swan, Talk to Me and Rosemary's Baby.