One of the biggest surprise hit movies of the year is making its way to streaming.
“Obsession” hit theaters in May and since, it has grossed over $370 million worldwide. The horror flick, from 26-year-old filmmaker Curry Barker, was made for just $750,000.
Barker, known primarily for YouTube sketch comedy, wrote, directed and edited “Obsession,” which served as his theatrical feature debut.
The logline for “Obsession” reads, “After breaking the mysterious ‘One Wish Willow’ to win his crush’s [Inde Navarrette] heart, a hopeless romantic [Michael Johnston] finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.”
‘Obsession’ streaming release date
How to watch ‘Obsession’ at home
If you choose the rental option, you’ll have 30 days to begin watching the movie and 48 hours of access once you’ve pressed play.
‘Obsession’ cast guide
- Michael Johnston as Baron “Bear” Bailey, a music store employee
- Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman, Bear’s co-worker, friend, and crush
- Cooper Tomlinson as Ian, Bear and Nikki’s friend
- Megan Lawless as Sarah Harper, Bear and Nikki’s friend and Carter’s daughter
- Andy Richter as Carter Harper, the music store boss and Sarah’s father
- Haley Fitzgerald as Viola, the crystal shop employee who sells Bear the One Wish Willow
- Darin Toonder as Harry, another crystal shop employee
- Curry Barker as the voice of the One Wish Willow customer service representative
Check out the trailer for ‘Obsession’
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