Writer-director Curry Barker and actors Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette discussed the themes of their new film "Obsession" in a recent interview.

The conversation highlights the film's exploration of psychological boundaries, distinguishing between healthy affection and destructive fixation within the horror and supernatural thriller genres.

During the interview with India Today, the team detailed the narrative's focus on the character OG Nikki and the film's specific approach to the concept of obsession. The movie opened in theaters on May 15, 2026 [1].

Johnston addressed the psychological motivations of his character, Bear, noting the character's tendency to project needs onto others. "Bear has this idea that this girl is going to just somehow make his life better instead of dealing with his own issues," Johnston said.

Navarrette expanded on the emotional core of the story by differentiating between different types of attraction. "There's a difference between love and romance," Navarrette said.

Barker focused on the atmospheric goals of the production, aiming to turn everyday settings into sources of fear. "I'm obsessed with making the mundane absolutely terrifying," Barker said.

The production blends elements of a supernatural thriller and horror to examine how love can transform into a dangerous fixation. This thematic tension drives the plot toward the eventual conclusion involving OG Nikki.

“"There's a difference between love and romance."”

By framing the story around the distinction between love and romance, the filmmakers are positioning "Obsession" as a psychological study of codependency rather than a standard jump-scare horror film. The focus on making the mundane terrifying suggests a narrative strategy designed to create persistent tension through familiar environments.