Main Facts: The Cultural Shockwave of Curry Baker’s Obsession

Summer moviegoers poured out of theaters in 2026 reeling from Curry Baker’s psychological horror thriller, Obsession. The film sparked intense internet debates, sermon series in conservative churches, and fiery cultural critiques. The central narrative follows a desperate young man named Bear, played by Michael Johnston, who wanders into a metaphysical shop and purchases a $6.99…

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Beyond the Spellbook: Why Curry Baker’s Obsession Is a Critique of Consumerism, Not Witchcraft

Editor’s note: This article contains references to sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as critical spoilers for the ending of Curry Baker’s 2025 film, Obsession. By Beatrix Kondo For all of summer 2025, film audiences have flooded internet forums, social media, and cinema lobbies describing Curry Baker’s psychological horror-thriller Obsession as a cautionary tale…

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