Curry Barker's supernatural thriller 'Obsession' makes digital debut; details inside
Los Angeles, July 1
Curry Barker's breakout supernatural thriller 'Obsession' is officially on the OTT.
The film, which turned out to become one of the year's biggest horror surprises, is now available to buy and rent on digital platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV, as per Variety.
For now, it has been priced at USD 24.99 to purchase and USD 19.99 to rent.
The film's digital release will also come with bonus content such as a behind-the-scenes featurette and director commentary from Barker. A physical media release on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD is slated for July 14 and is also expected to stream on Peacock.
'Obsession', which was released in theatres on May 15 through Focus Features, emerged as the year's most unexpected box office story. The film collected over USD 370 million worldwide, making it Focus Features' highest-grossing movie to date.
Written and directed by 20-year-old YouTuber Curry Barker, the film follows the story of Bear (Michael Johnston), a hopeless romantic who uses a mysterious object called the "One Wish Willow" to make his crush fall in love with him. But what starts as a wish-fulfilment fantasy quickly curdles into something far more sinister, as Nikki (Inde Navarrette) becomes dangerously attached, Variety added.
Other actors in the film are Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter.
Made on a reported budget of just USD 750,000, 'Obsession' was acquired by Focus Features for more than USD 15 million after its screening at the Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight section, Deadline said.
The film, directed by YouTube creator Curry Barker in his feature directorial debut, was first introduced to audiences through festival screenings, including SXSW. The horror-romance has since built strong word-of-mouth among moviegoers and has attracted audiences across different age groups.
— ANI
Reader Comments
$24.99 to rent? That's almost ₹2000 for a digital copy! 😳 In India, we get OTT releases for much less. But I get it, Hollywood pricing is different. Still, the fact that a 20-year-old director made this with such a small budget is inspiring. We need more young Indian filmmakers to take such risks.
The storyline sounds like something straight out of a South Indian horror film - a magical object that grants wishes but turns dark. We have so many similar concepts in our folklore. Would love to see an Indian adaptation someday! Maybe with a desi twist. 🎬
Honestly, the pricing is ridiculous. $19.99 to rent? And $24.99 to buy? For a film that's already been in theatres? No wonder piracy is so rampant in India. If they priced it reasonably like ₹299-499, more people would actually pay for it. Just my two cents. 🤷♂️
I'm genuinely impressed that a 20-year-old YouTuber pulled this off. It shows that with talent and a good story, you don't need a massive budget. The fact that Focus Features picked it up after TIFF is huge. Wish more Indian OTT platforms would support such indie projects. 🇮🇳
The 'One Wish Willow' concept sounds so intriguing! A horror-romance blend is rare. I hope it's not just jump scares but has some real depth. Also, 4K UHD release on July 14? That's going to look amazing on a good home theatre system. 😍