Obsession

Obsession (2026)

Obsession is one of the most effective horror films we've reviewed this year, using psychological terror, escalating dread, and two outstanding lead performances to create an experience that's as unsettling as it is unforgettable. The movie succeeds because it never lets the audience feel safe, constantly shifting between heartbreak, anxiety, and outright horror. Whether that makes it enjoyable depends entirely on your tolerance for bleak, emotionally punishing stories.

William Full Price
Amy Don’t Bother

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We discuss why Obsession became one of the most divisive movies we’ve reviewed this year, how the film’s premise transforms a simple relationship story into a nightmare, and why Amy and William had completely opposite reactions despite agreeing the movie was exceptionally well made. We also break down the incredible performances from the two leads, the constant tension that never lets up, the disturbing psychological elements, the director’s impressive command of atmosphere, the movie’s relentlessly bleak tone, and whether a horror film can be so effective that it actually becomes difficult to recommend.

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