Stephen King Gives Obsession A Strong Review

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The king of horror himself has made his thoughts known about the hit horror film, Obsession.

Obsession is a horror film directed by Curry Barker that blends supernatural elements with psychological suspense. The movie follows Bear (Michael Johnston), whose life unravels when he buys an unusual toy called the One Wish Willow and wishes for Nikki (Inde Navarrette), a childhood friend, to fall in love with him. While his wish comes true, it quickly leads to a destructive cycle of obsession, violence, and unhealthy dependence that affects everyone around them.

Stephen King, the famous horror author, shared on Threads that he’s been thinking about the movie Obsession (from Focus Features and Blumhouse) since seeing it. He really liked how the film skillfully mixed horror and humor, giving it a solid B+ rating in his personal notes and leaving a memorable impression on him.

Stephen King recently praised the film Obsession, which is performing very well in theaters. Critics are already calling it one of the most successful horror movies of the year. Online, viewers are praising the film’s clever mix of dark humor and genuine scares, noting that it manages to balance both elements effectively.

Viewers loved actress Maya Navarrette in the leading role of Nikki, calling her performance perfect. She effortlessly moved between intense emotions, making it captivating to watch. Many critics believe Navarrette will be a major star after her impressive and nuanced portrayal of a difficult character.

As a huge movie fan, I’m still buzzing about Obsession! Seriously, this film cost only $750,000 to make – that’s practically pocket change in Hollywood – yet it’s become a massive hit. As of today, it’s already made over $195 million here in the US and nearly another $100 million internationally, bringing its total earnings to an incredible $294.2 million. It’s one of those underdog stories that really makes you root for independent filmmaking.

Unlike most horror films that quickly lose viewers, Obsession actually became more popular in the weeks after its release. It earned $32 million over Memorial Day weekend, a remarkable 39% increase from its opening weekend – something rarely seen in the horror genre. Obsession has also become Focus Features’ most successful film ever, surpassing Downton Abbey.

Obsession is currently playing in theaters now.

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2026-06-18 01:54