Obsession Teaser Unleashes Chilling Consequences of a Dangerous Wish
The first teaser for 'Obsession' hints at a haunting tale where a simple wish turns sinister, following a music store worker whose life unravels after a mysterious request. The film, fresh from its Toronto premiere, is already making waves.
A new horror film is making waves after its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, and now, the first teaser for Obsession is finally here. The movie centers on Bear, a music store worker whose life takes a dark turn after he makes a wish that quickly spirals out of control. Since its festival premiere in September, the film has sparked plenty of online chatter, and now horror fans everywhere can get a glimpse of what’s got everyone talking.
In the teaser, Bear, played by Michael Johnston, sits alone in a shadowy car, nervously dialing a number. The person on the other end answers with a flat, “What’s up?” Bear hesitates, then asks, “I was calling to see if there was any way I could alter a wish?” The voice responds, “Would you like to cancel your wish?” Bear, growing anxious, insists he just wants to make a few changes.
Sinister Conversations and Unsettling Questions
The mysterious voice on the line coolly replies, “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, his voice barely above a whisper, asks, “Is it even real? Is her love... real?” The other man answers with a chilling edge:
“Just because you chose this for her doesn’t make it less real.”
The teaser ends there, leaving viewers with a sense of unease and curiosity about what’s to come.
Critical Acclaim and Influences
Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker (Milk & Serial), currently boasts a remarkable 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s also ranked #2 on Letterboxd’s list of top horror films for 2025, just behind Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Other notable titles on the list include The Plague, It Ends, and Zach Cregger’s Weapons.
While the teaser gives off vibes reminiscent of It Follows and Stephen King’s I Know What You Need, Barker has shared that his inspiration came from an episode of The Simpsons where Bart gets a monkey paw and chaos ensues. The cast also features Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, and Megan Lawless.
Release Dates and Anticipation
Obsession is set to hit theaters across the United States on May 15, 2026. Universal Pictures UK has confirmed that the film will arrive in British cinemas that same month. With its cryptic premise and mounting buzz, the movie is already being hailed as one of the most anticipated horror releases of the year.
For those eager for more, there’s a whole slate of upcoming horror films to look forward to. Which 2025 horror release has been your favorite so far—The Conjuring: Last Rites, Weapons, 28 Years Later, Final Destination Bloodlines, or Sinners?