Obsession Teaser Unleashes Chilling Twist on Wish Fulfilment
A cryptic new teaser for 'Obsession' hints at a music shop worker's wish gone awry, sparking major buzz after its Toronto debut. Dive into the unsettling world behind this 97% Rotten Tomatoes horror hit.
The much-anticipated first look at 'Obsession' has landed, giving horror fans a taste of the film that’s been making waves since its Toronto International Film Festival debut last September. The promo introduces Bear, played by Michael Johnston, a bloke working in a music shop whose simple wish quickly turns into something far more sinister.
Unsettling Phone Call Sets the Tone
The teaser opens with Bear sitting alone in his car, the lighting low and the mood tense. He’s on the phone, his voice uncertain. The person on the other end, sounding bored, asks,
"What's up?"
Bear hesitates, then replies,
"I was calling to see if there was any way I could alter a wish?"
The response is blunt:
"Would you like to cancel your wish?"
Bear, clearly rattled, insists he just wants to tweak it, not scrap it altogether.
The mysterious voice isn’t having it.
"I'm sorry, we don't really do that. If you have any questions about how the wish works or if you read the back of the box..."
Bear, desperate, asks,
"Is it even real? Is her love... real?"
The reply is chilling:
"Just because you chose this for her doesn't make it less real."
The call ends, leaving Bear – and viewers – with more questions than answers.
Festival Buzz and Critical Acclaim
Since its premiere, 'Obsession' has been the talk of the horror community, racking up a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s also nabbed the #2 spot on Letterboxd’s top horror films of 2025, just behind Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners'. Other titles rounding out the list include 'The Plague', 'It Ends', and Zach Cregger’s 'Weapons'.
Written and directed by Curry Barker, known for 'Milk & Serial', the film draws inspiration from an unexpected source. Barker has mentioned that an episode of 'The Simpsons' – where Bart gets his hands on a monkey paw and chaos follows – sparked the idea for 'Obsession'.
Cast, Release, and Genre Vibes
Alongside Johnston, the cast features Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, and Megan Lawless. The film’s atmosphere has been compared to a blend of 'It Follows' and Stephen King’s 'I Know What You Need', promising a unique take on the consequences of wish fulfilment.
'Obsession' is set to hit cinemas across the US on 15 May 2026, with a UK release confirmed for the same month. Universal Pictures is handling distribution, ensuring the film reaches horror fans far and wide.
What’s Next for Horror Fans?
With so many standout titles on the horizon, punters are spoilt for choice. Whether your pick is 'The Conjuring: Last Rites', 'Weapons', '28 Years Later', 'Final Destination Bloodlines', or 'Sinners', 2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for the genre. Which one’s been your favourite so far?