Obsession - Movie Review

Summary

A meek guy with a crush (Michael Johnston) receives a magical “make-a-wish” trinket after it’s gifted to him. Instead of using it wisely, he breaks it in half and makes a hyper-specific, desperate wish: the girl he likes will love him more than anyone else on the planet. The wish immediately “works,” but it doesn’t simply move him up the romantic ladder—it starts a slow slide into something far darker.

At first, the romance feels whimsical and believable. It seems like she simply likes him now. But the film quickly shifts into a demon-possession-style horror story. The transformation begins subtly—small changes in how she acts and reacts—before escalating into full-on horror madness, as if an “entity” takes over through her.

The reviewer emphasizes the unsettling performance and direction: the actress often stares and smiles in unnervingly long takes, while the visuals use techniques such as rewinds and silhouette framing to make her seem unnatural—like something is manipulating her.

Central Theme: Modern Dating Horror

The review frames the movie’s core idea as modern dating horror: what scares people now isn’t monsters in the night—it’s the danger of getting what you wish for in relationships.

The wish is treated as essentially “killing your crush,” because forcing love changes who the person is—turning them into an avatar for someone else’s will.

Notable Moments Mentioned

• A jarring, impactful mind/consciousness moment involving her that the reviewer feels doesn’t go anywhere as much as it should.
• A brief “call 911” type reaction when things become too out of control.

Overall Takeaway

The video presents Obsession as effective and watchable horror—recommended strongly enough that the reviewer suggests it could be sought out on VHS. Despite a couple of early disbelief prompts (such as how a “childproof” bottle was opened), the main standout emphasis is that the nightmare is fundamentally tied to romantic obsession and the terrifying consequences of manipulating love.

Main Personalities (as presented)

• The reviewer/movie critic narrator (Curry Baker’s film review voice)
• Michael Johnston (actor, in the film)
• India Narvaez (actor, in the film)