What happens when the person you love starts loving you a little too much? That is the unsettling question at the heart of Obsession, Curry Barker ‘s horror film that takes a seemingly innocent wish and turns it into a nightmare. Starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette , the film is now headed to Indian screens this Halloween. Those looking for a horror film to watch this Halloween can add Obsession to their list.
Viewers in India will get to watch the original uncut version, which promises to deliver the film’s full share of disturbing moments. JioHotstar shared the release date on its social media pages, announcing the film’s arrival just in time for Halloween. “THE WAIT IS OVER! THIS HALLOWEEN, ONE WISH COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING. Available in English and Hindi,” the caption read. Bear Bailey (Michael Johnston) is a shy music store employee who has feelings for his co-worker Nikki (Inde Navarrette). Bear struggles to tell her how he feels While Nikki is confident and outgoing. His chance encounter with a mysterious toy called the One Wish Willow at a crystal shop changes everything. Obsession’s box office performance is particularly striking given how little it cost to make. Its returns have made it one of the most profitable films ever made and put director Curry Barker firmly on Hollywood’s radar. Curry Barker’s rise as a filmmaker did not begin in a traditional Hollywood studio. He built an online following with creative partner Cooper Tomlinson through their comedy sketch series That’s a Bad Idea on YouTube and TikTok. Directed by Curry Barker, Obsession stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless and Andy Richter.
The film will begin streaming on The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar from October 30 at 7 PM. Obsession: The Original Uncut Version, streaming 30th October, 7 PM onwards on The Peacock Hub on JioHotstar. Produced on a reported budget of $750,000 (approximately ₹ 7.5 crore), the film went on to earn over a reported $522 million worldwide, with $263 million coming from the domestic market and $253 million from international territories. He moved further into horror with Milk & Serial, a micro-budget film released in 2024 that helped establish his style. The film blends horror, romance and thriller elements and has a runtime of one hour and 49 minutes.
