Obsession Is the Most Uncomfortable Horror Movie of the Year

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]I just got back from watching the brand new horror movie Obsession, and I'mma be honest with you, it may be safer and better to just stay in the friend zone sometimes. Because this movie takes one of the most awkward situations ever, having feelings for someone who doesn't feel the same way, and turning the full story into a supernatural nightmare. The craziest part about this movie is the setup itself is extremely simple. And this isn't one of those horror movies where you need a whole explanation of background lore, a family tree, or a timeline. You don't need six movies to understand this one movie. The movie itself follows our main character named Bear, who's a shy music store employee who has feelings for his childhood friend and co-worker Nikki. But Nikki don't feel the same way. So already the movie itself is starting off in a very uncomfortable way. Because at first Bear isn't dealing with a monster, he's just dealing with rejection. But instead of him moving on and just taking the L like everybody else, the man ends up finding a mysterious thing called the One Wish Willow and uses it to wish that Nikki would fall in love with him. And honestly, that might be the worst wish ever made in a horror movie. Because at first it sounds like a dream, the person that he likes finally likes him back.

[00:00:50]She likes having him around. She looks at him a little bit differently. He's getting the attention he's always wanted. But Obsession is basically asking you one question, what if the dream or wish you had doesn't have an off switch? And that's really all I want to say about the plot, because this is one of those movies where I genuinely think if you go in knowing less, the movie will be better. The whole movie is pretty much premised around someone making a wish and watching it get progressively darker as the movie goes on. Bear doesn't wish for confidence, he doesn't wish to be able to move on. He wishes for Nikki to feel something that she doesn't feel. And that's already creepier before things start getting violent and supernatural. The scariest part isn't just the wish, it's the fact that he made the wish in the first place. Because we've seen that kind of person before, the person who likes somebody and starts acting like they're owed a chance. The person who thinks, "Oh, if only they saw me differently."

[00:01:27]And it actually worked out. The person who's not really in love with the person, but loves the version of the person that they made up in their own head. Yeah, Obsession takes that and turns it into a horror movie. That's why the movie feels different from a normal crazy relationship movie. It's not just trying to say, "Oh look, this person's obsessed with me now." It's looking at obsession from both sides, the person who wants to be loved and the person who gets trapped inside of that fantasy. And without spoiling anything, Nikki becomes one of the most interesting characters in the whole entire movie. Because for this movie to work, Nikki has to feel like a real person before everything starts going wrong. And trust me when I tell you, she does. You understand why Bear likes her, she feels normal. She feels like someone who's just living her life, not realizing she's about to be pulled into a massive nightmare. Because once the wish starts changing things, the movie instantly turns her into a cartoon villain. And it's the little things that make her scary. The way she looks at her. The conversations feel off. The way something should be romantic starts feeling uncomfortable.

[00:02:10]And that's where I think the performance genuinely starts working. Because it's not just about screaming or being intense. It's about making the affection itself feel threatening. That's kind of hard to do. Anyone can make blood look scary. Anyone can make a loud jump scare. But making someone say they love you feel like a warning, that's way more intense. And that's the kind of horror Obsession's going for. Awkward, uncomfortable, tense, and at times kind of funny in the worst way. Not funny in the movie trying to be a full comedy.

[00:02:30]More like the situation is so intense that you have to laugh. Cuz you don't know how else to react. Because this movie genuinely feels like the worst romantic comedy ever made. Like imagine one of those movies where the shy guy finally gets the girl. But instead of amazing music and everything being cute, the movie slowly turns into a nightmare.

[00:02:42]That's the vibe. And I think that's what makes this movie genuinely so easy to talk about. The concept is so simple, everyone can understand it. A guy wishes for his crush to fall in love with him.

[00:02:49]The wish works. But it works in the worst way possible. That's the strongest selling point ever, and it actually worked. Obsession doesn't need to overcomplicate itself. He just needed one creepy idea and the confidence to actually follow through with it. And I'm going to be honest with you, that's exactly what the movie did. It made me feel weird. It's not one of those super safe and clean horror movies. It's that uncomfortable energy that continues as you watch. The movie wants you to laugh and cringe at the same time. And it makes you sit there and go, "Would I make a wish like this?" And honestly, that's my favorite part. The movie itself is just built on being uncomfortable. Nikki's change is uncomfortable. Even the idea of the wish itself is uncomfortable. The whole movie itself is basically a warning about wanting something so bad you stop thinking about whether you should have it or not. And once again, I'm not going to spoil where the movie goes. But all I can say is be careful what you wish for.

[00:03:26]Because the whole time Bear thinks Nikki falling in love with him is just going to fix everything. But that's where the horror starts. Now look, is the movie perfect? And do I think somehow, some way, this movie will split people?

[00:03:34]Absolutely. Because if you want non-stop jump scares or killing, this is not the movie for you. The movie's based on awkwardness and tension. And terrible decisions made by the main character, which is something we've seen in horror movies forever. And watching how one wish can turn into a nightmare. That's what this movie is. A guy making a wish for his crush to fall in love with him.

[00:03:47]The wish works, and the love is a little bit too much. The movie itself can be described just like that. All in all, if you're not doing anything this weekend, I do suggest you go check out Obsession.

[00:03:54]It is an absolute certified banger. All in all, I would give this movie an eight out of 10. That's my authentic critic review of this movie. I thought it was amazing, and I genuinely think this is the best horror movie of the year so far. Obviously, we have other movies coming out this month and for the rest of the year, but as of right now, it's in at number one. Hopefully, you guys did go to enjoy today's video. If you did, don't forget to smack a like on it.

[00:04:10]I'd really appreciate it. Comment down below what you thought of Obsession, or if you're seeing it tonight. And when you do see it, come back and comment down below what you thought, cuz I'm interested to hear what everybody thinks. With all that being said, my name is Chris, and of course, I'll catch you guys on the next one.