---
title: "Obsession"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/obsession-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1339713
imdb_id: "tt37287335"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 3165
content_rating: "R"
---

# Obsession (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/obsession-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Obsession is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Tea Shop Productions, Under the Shell, Capstone Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hopeless romantic discovers that his wish for love comes with a dark and sinister price."

### Why Watch
- original premise
- tense relationship drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- uneven pacing
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated 16+ for its horror themes and tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, horror, tense, claustrophobic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Curry Barker
- **Networks / Studios**: Tea Shop Productions, Under the Shell, Capstone Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Johnston** as *Bear*
- **Inde Navarrette** as *Nikki*
- **Cooper Tomlinson** as *Ian*
- **Megan Lawless** as *Sarah*
- **Andy Richter** as *Carter*
- **Haley Fitzgerald** as *Viola*
- **Darin Toonder** as *Harry*
- **Anthony Pavone** as *Reggie*
- **Justice** as *Joe*
- **Anthony Casabianca** as *Chris*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Obsession?
The film was written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, and Cooper Tomlinson.

### Q: What is the movie about?
A music store employee uses a supernatural toy to make his crush fall in love with him, leading to horrific consequences.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2026.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Obsession (2026) - Movie | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/obsession/mjcSwNxu4donpuYm37eC35/main/)
- [Obsession (2026): Release Date, Cast, Plot and Everything We Know](https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65827993/)
- [Obsession (2025 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsession_(2025_film))
- [Obsession (2026) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1339713-obsession)
- [‎Obsession - Apple TV](https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/obsession/umc.cmc.5n9tcj7azek0g9igds7ybcc0s)
- [Obsession (2026) - Prime Video](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0M1G8W35R6LZYZ25OYBKKX3PBF)

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