Obsession - Movie Review

Overview

The video is a movie review praising “Obsession” (Curry Barker’s feature debut) as a highly crafted horror film. It highlights the movie’s creeping, unsettling pace and strong performances.

The reviewer begins by referencing Barker’s earlier YouTube work, “Milk and Cereal”, then summarizes the story: a hopeless romantic gets the exact thing he asked for after making a wish to win his crush’s heart—only to discover that his desire comes with a dark, sinister cost.

Main Plot Highlights (Light Spoilers)

• The film centers on a character who becomes increasingly morally compromised after his wish comes true.
• A pivotal middle-of-the-film moment reveals that the girl trapped in the sleeping body is calling for help—her real voice comes through, urging him to kill her.
• The reviewer emphasizes the turning point where the protagonist stops “accidentally” enabling horror and starts understanding the consequences—yet continues anyway. This shift makes him feel less like a sympathetic hero and more like someone the audience may struggle to root for.

Standout Reactions, Themes, and Scares

• Indie Naverette receives special praise for playing the obsessed girl, with the reviewer calling the performance especially impressive.
• The scares are presented as well-managed, including a memorable nighttime sequence where she creeps around the room and terrifies the main character.
• The overall effect is described as persistent “unease under your skin,” supported by editing, pacing, and unsettling space/communication between scenes.
• The reviewer warns that the film leans heavily into socially awkward public humiliation and shame, which may be especially difficult for viewers who dislike that type of embarrassment.

Bigger-Picture Joke / Industry Highlight

Beyond horror, the reviewer gets excited about YouTubers making feature films that are being taken seriously by the industry. They name other YouTuber-driven projects such as Arctic, Stowaway, Talk to Me, and Bring Her Back, and also points out that titles like Backrooms and Iron Lung bypass traditional distribution.

They frame Barker’s success as proof that YouTube creators can break into filmmaking—and that it may open doors for others.

Overall Verdict

The reviewer calls “Obsession” an exceptionally effective debut—deeply uncomfortable in the best horror way—and expresses anticipation for Curry Barker’s next film.

Personalities Mentioned

• Curry Barker (writer/director; YouTuber)
• Indie Naverette (actor playing the obsessed girl)
• The reviewer (YouTube host/critic; speaking throughout the video)