Obsession (2026)

Theatrical - Wide 2026-05-15

Cast Michael Johnston Andy Richter Curry Barker Tim Robinson
Directed by Curry Barker

Box Office Gross: $238,720,095

Running Time: 108 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Tea Shop Productions, Under the Shell, Capstone Pictures, Blumhouse Productions

Genres: Horror Thriller

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Synopsis

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.

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