Curry Barker caught my attention with ‘That’s a Bad Idea.’ The shorts he and his pal Cooper Tomlinson produce are wonderfully creative and sometimes creepily awkward in a good way. When news arrived that Barker would be writing and directing a feature for Focus and Blumhouse, the match was quite exciting. And yes, Obsession (read our review here) is one f’ed up movie that will strike a nerve for those looking for a thrill.
Obsession stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette as Bear and Nikki. Over the course of their friendship, Bear has developed a crush on Nikki. Desperate and lonely, he decides to ‘make a wish’ with a little toy that supposedly can grant them. Unfortunately, for him, his wish comes true. You should always be careful what you wish for.
Recently, I had a blast sitting down with Curry, Michael, and Inde. The moment I walked in, I offered them a little token of my appreciation. One I picked up at a little place called Cassell’s Music. It has been one of my favorite music stores for decades. And it’s prominently featured in the film. It made me appreciate Obsession all the more.
During our conversation, they discussed taking the film to such dark places. And with Barker taking a shot at The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, I’m thrilled to see what he does. I love what he and Cooper do together, so I’m already curious.
Obsession is going to hit some of you hard. It is most definitely the type of flick you’d have a blast at on opening weekend. It hits theatres Friday!
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