OBSESSION Cast & Director Reveal What Made Audiences React So Strongly

Blumhouse horror movie OBSESSION mixes psychological horror, dark comedy, obsession, control, and uncomfortable tension into one of the wildest indie horror films of the year. Creepy Kingdom’s Shannon McGrew sits down with writer/director Curry Barker and stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette to talk about balancing horror and comedy, building emotional tension, audience reactions, and the film’s deeper themes of autonomy and manipulation.

In this interview:• Curry Barker discusses writing horror-comedy without losing emotional stakes• Michael Johnston breaks down Bear’s psychological journey• Inde Navarrette talks about Nikki, audience interpretation, and emotional realism• The cast reacts to viewers laughing during intense scenes• Behind-the-scenes discussion about making OBSESSION with Blumhouse and Focus Features