The distribution company «Focus Features» has finally released the teaser trailer for the new horror film Obsession, for which Curry Barker will make his directorial debut. The release date in US cinemas is May 15, 2026, subject to changes that may arise in the coming months. The aforementioned film has received critical acclaim, having already debuted this year at the prestigious «Toronto International Film Festival» and was subsequently screened at both the «Fantastic Fest 2025» and the «Sitges Film Festival», where it received the valuable People’s Choice Award. Apparently, «Focus Features», during the acclaimed Toronto International Film Festival, concluded the formalities related to the acquisition of the work, for an amount of approximately 15 million dollars.
«Obsession» tells the story of Bear (Michael Johnston), an introverted and awkward clerk at a musical equipment store, who decides to buy, inside a store dedicated to the sale of esoteric items, an obsolete toy called «Salice del Desiderio». The object in question seems capable of granting a strong and single desire by breaking off one of its branches, but the vast majority of owners have not appreciated the results. Determined to attract Nikki's (Inde Navarrette) attention at all costs, the childhood friend he is in love with, Bear does not heed the warnings received and, recklessly, breaks the fateful branch...
The artistic cast includes the presence of Cooper Tomlinson (Milk & Serial), Megan Lawless and Andy Richter.
We refer you to the teaser for Obsession: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G5CjgPw1x4