Curry Barker has an idea for an ‘OBSESSION’ anthology series focused on the ‘One Wish Willow’.

“Each episode is a different wish that goes completely off the rails. Maybe I’ll direct the pilot with the same DP, and then you could invite other filmmakers to put their own spin on… pic.twitter.com/MqIivmrcjV

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 17, 2026

As though I couldn't love #Obsession anymore, it's a Valley movie. Mostly shot in Burbank, but the music store everyone works at is Cassell's Music in San Fernando, which was also famously in Wayne's World... but closed in 2025 after 78 years. :(
(Obsession was filmed in 2024) pic.twitter.com/NTEyyuLBUE

— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) May 18, 2026

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As though I couldn't love #Obsession anymore, it's a Valley movie. Mostly shot in Burbank, but the music store everyone works at is Cassell's Music in San Fernando, which was also famously in Wayne's World... but closed in 2025 after 78 years. :(
(Obsession was filmed in 2024) pic.twitter.com/NTEyyuLBUE

— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) May 18, 2026

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They wanted to do reshoots for the party scene but the house burned down in the fires

Saw this over the weekend, I had remembered the trailer from a while back but the wife had completely forgotten about it so she went in relatively blind thinking we were wasting our time.

Great movie - thought provoking, really well done with the lighting and the shifts - actress did an awesome job of pivoting personalities on a dime.

I'll echo what someone earlier in the thread said, we've seen 25 movies this year, this is definitely my favorite thus far.

Still trying wrangle my crew together to go see Obsession and then this pop ups? SUPER cool premise I am in totally in for. I'll be keeping an eye on this director….which is not something I have said often in my life, ever.

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I've seen 43

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Do you want to give us your top 10 so we can weed out the other 33?

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Sure, in chronological order:

Obsession
Tuner
Hokum
Normal
Project Hail Mary
How to Make a Killing
Dracula
Mercy
Bone Temple
Is This Thing On?

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I actually enjoyed Mercy far more than I thought I would.

How to Make a killing was just plain fun

Hokum was good though it did end up being quite different than I expected

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BCSWguru said:

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I've seen 43

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Do you want to give us your top 10 so we can weed out the other 33?

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Sure, in chronological order:

Obsession
Tuner
Hokum
Normal
Project Hail Mary
How to Make a Killing
Dracula
Mercy
Bone Temple
Is This Thing On?

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bravo...

OBSESSION has officially become the cheapest movie to EVER top the American box office this century.

Costing only $750K to be made, it earned $2.9M this Monday, surpassing both MICHAEL ($2.7M) and DEVIL WEARS PRADA ($2.0M). pic.twitter.com/WZo7nElJFb

— Global Box Office (@GlobalBoxOffice) May 19, 2026

Great Movie. Main actress is fantastic

Saw it again with my daughter. I'm a good dad. She really liked it. It was easier to watch the second time.

Where was Nicki when Bear called Customer Support? She was screaming in the background. Just some other universe?

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OBSESSION has officially become the cheapest movie to EVER top the American box office this century.

Costing only $750K to be made, it earned $2.9M this Monday, surpassing both MICHAEL ($2.7M) and DEVIL WEARS PRADA ($2.0M). pic.twitter.com/WZo7nElJFb

— Global Box Office (@GlobalBoxOffice) May 19, 2026

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Paranormal Activity had a smaller budget.

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The original Paranormal Activity (2007) had an incredibly small production budget of just $15,000. Director Oren Peli financed the film himself, shooting mostly in his own house. When Paramount Pictures acquired the film later, they invested an additional $200,000 in post-production and marketing, bringing the total overall investment to around $215,000.

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Not sure if they're not counting it because it wasn't number 1 opening weekend, but Wiki says it did hit #1 several days of its release.

Either way, cool trivia but a bit cherrypicky imo.

Yeah, agreed. That's good to know.

Curry Baker’s ‘OBSESSION’ is tracking for a rare second weekend increase over its $17.2M domestic opening weekend.

The film is now potentially headed for a $100M+ global total against a $750K production budget. pic.twitter.com/HIsYEicXYV

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) May 22, 2026

Genuinely how many films in history have made over 100x their budget? This has got to be one of the biggest success stories of the decade https://t.co/D26i6s4WJA

— bailey (@baileylikemovie) May 22, 2026

That is impressive.

Looks like $5.5M 2nd FRI for #Obsession. Around +25% its opening FRI. 2nd weekend expected to be ~$20M+, for ~$51M by SUN.

$100M+ final seems like a done deal, will probably aim for $125M or so. pic.twitter.com/rQveUhZ2b4

— ਜਤਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ (@Itsjat32) May 23, 2026

It is now a possible $29m 4-day weekend for #Obsession. It's a phenomenon, and might just be getting started. @jason_blum @blumhouse shouldn't make a sequel, go full anthology with One Wish Willow. $100m+ happening, how high can this go? Special run at the box office. https://t.co/zydgJSfjgu

— EmpireCity Box Office (@EmpireCityBO) May 23, 2026

OBSESSION goes bonkers at the domestic box office this Friday, increases +79% and is now tracking to break $20M over its 2nd weekend!

This is an INSANE +20% INCREASE from its opening weekend. pic.twitter.com/dpVLoAX5rs

— Global Box Office (@GlobalBoxOffice) May 23, 2026

This just doesn’t happen.

OBSESSION will increase an estimated 25% in its second weekend—$21M, $27M over the extended holiday. pic.twitter.com/MjW6pqdhA7

— Exhibitor Relations Co. (@ERCboxoffice) May 23, 2026

This is really interesting to watch in real time. I wonder how many studios are saying "hey…how can we do this?"

This movie has to have gone viral on Tiktok. Nothing else to explain that.

Now a possible $30m Memorial Day weekend for #Obsession. I've been following box office every weekend for 30+ years and this is a Top 15 out of the blue run. It's playing out like a mini-Sixth Sense. The fact that $150m+ domestic can happen is incredible. @FocusFeatures https://t.co/zydgJSfjgu

— EmpireCity Box Office (@EmpireCityBO) May 24, 2026

Saw it last night with my 17yo who doesn't normally like these kind of movies and we both loved it.
Creepy and fun

My girlfriend and I went to see this yesterday, really excited about it and expected great things after seeing the reviews (both love horror).

Honestly we were both disappointed that it was much more manufactured cringe-horror than genuinely scary. It felt like there was supposed to be a plot twist (or an actual plot or moral) that they chickened out on in the end and it was boring and predictable. None of the characters were likable in the least and nothing beyond very surface level dynamics were explored. The premise was great, don't get me wrong- they just couldn't make it interesting or give it any depth and upped the cringe as an alternative to story or explaining literally anything of why it was happening. Haven't been this disappointed in years.

Horror movies are the best because they can be anything and come from anywhere. This movie, carried by 2 completely unknown actors, written and directed by a completely unknown Youtuber, with a shoe string budget was the best thing I've seen in some time.

While maybe not the best date movie for you and a significant other, it's a great installment in the 'be careful what you wish for' genre.

I cannot stress how bamboozled I was with the lead actors. None of that movie works without them just ballin out and if Inde Navarette isn't nominated for an Oscar, I'll be stunned.

So many good scenes but when he walks back into the gem store or whatever covered in blood looking for another willlow wish and the cashier is like "I'm just ****ing with you, we got some right here"…it floored me. Leaning into the magic/myth that on its face would seem absurd lol

I vaguely remember seeing the teaser trailer for this one awhile back but I didn't realize it had so much humor which I really appreciated as I don't typically watch horror movies in the theater.

The party scene was hilarious and anyone who has ever been in a situation where someone won't get out of your car can relate to the absurd moments throughout this film which are followed by horrific tension.

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This movie has to have gone viral on Tiktok. Nothing else to explain that.

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IMO, it struck a nerve with what has to be the most coveted demographic to fill theaters. Teens/college age.

I'm sure social media is a driver but I don't think anything can beat plain old Americans teens saying "dude you have to see this movie".

My 20 year old has been twice already. The last time I can remember him seeing a movie the second time in a theater was Rogue One. He was 11.

To me, The Ring was scary AF and stayed on my mind for a bit until Queen Latifah popped that female dog with a frying pan.

Loved it.

Saw it Saturday night. Echo the same sentiments in here.

Sound design was AWESOME. Incredibly loud movie. Maybe it was my AMC?

Left that theater feeling 'unsettled' is the best word my movie partner and I could come up with.

Noticed a fly hovering around the movie about 1/3 of the way into the movie. Anyone else notice that? I'll have to research it.

Loved both the unknown actors. That female lead was amazing. Loved how they shadowed her facade and lighted her eyes. Incredibly unsettling movie