Ghoulish, Gory, Gorgeous: What Critic Reviews Are Saying About ‘Obsession’
Curry Barker's debut feature 'Obsession' has received generally favorable reviews, holding a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics highlight Inde Navarrette's performance as a standout element and note the film's blend of comedy and horror. While praised for its disturbing themes, some reviews mention limitations in character development and reliance on ironic music choices.
- ▪The film has a 95% certified fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 77.
- ▪Critics agree that Inde Navarrette's performance is the film's defining achievement.
- ▪The film is noted for its blend of comedy and horror, drawing comparisons to works by Zach Cregger and Jordan Peele.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentGhoulish, Gory, Gorgeous: What Critic Reviews Are Saying About ‘Obsession’ByHannah Abraham,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hannah Abraham covers entertainment, culture and business.Follow AuthorMay 26, 2026, 02:44am EDTMay 26, 2026, 02:44am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.poster for 'obsession'focus features/letterboxdAt the time of publication, 26-year-old Curry Barker’s debut feature Obsession is at a 95% certified fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 77, indicating generally favourable reviews.
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