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Obsession

Name: Obsession
Director: Curry Barker
Released: 2026
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2026

Director

Curry Barker

Runtime

109 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Obsession leans heavily on familiar horror mechanics: a cursed object, a desperate wish, and escalating dread. Its diversity footprint is thin. The romance is straight, the curse targets a woman, and the cultural backdrop is generic American horror without institutional critique. The cast list hints at some racial diversity, but the narrative spotlight stays on white leads. There is no LGBTQ+ presence, no disability representation, and no effort to complicate gender roles beyond the male wish-maker and female victim dynamic. The film’s strengths lie in its committed horror premise and a few diverse faces in the billing. Its weaknesses are structural: it reproduces old tropes without questioning them, leaving its diversity score low.

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Category Breakdown

Does Obsession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear in the film. The central romance is strictly heterosexual, and no same-sex relationships are depicted or hinted at in the narrative.

How does Obsession portray gender?

Limited

The plot revolves around a male protagonist’s wish to control a female friend’s feelings. Nikki is positioned as the object of desire and the primary victim of the resulting curse.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Obsession?

Fair

The top-billed cast includes actors of color like Inde Navarrette and Cooper Tomlinson. However, the main characters appear to be white, and no specific casting details suggest a diverse ensemble.

How does Obsession represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film centers on a supernatural curse triggered by a romantic wish, fitting traditional horror tropes. It does not challenge or critique Western institutions, religion, or capitalism.

Does Obsession include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are mentioned in the plot or cast details. The story focuses on a supernatural curse rather than disability representation.

Present on Screen

Includes actors of color in the top-billed cast, adding some visual diversity.
Centers a female character’s experience as the primary victim of the curse.

Limited or Absent

No LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships are depicted anywhere in the film.
Relies on traditional gender dynamics, with a male protagonist controlling a female character’s feelings.
Lacks any representation of characters with disabilities, visible or invisible.

Official Synopsis

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

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