'Obsession' Review: Curry Barker's Horror Debut Delivers a Contemporary Monkey's Paw Tale
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Amber Louise Bryce
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Summary
A review of Curry Barker's feature film debut 'Obsession,' a horror movie about a lonely man whose wish for a submissive partner turns into a nightmare. The article positions the film as a contemporary take on the classic 'Monkey's Paw' wish-gone-wrong trope, following Barker's earlier micro-budget success 'Milk & Serial.'
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· 3 pulledSome of the loneliest (and most dangerous) corners of the internet are filled with young men whose only wish is for a woman to adore and obey them.
But as the saying goes - and horror movies continue to remind us - be careful what you wish for…
A classic tale of wish-gone-wrong that follows in the footsteps of movies like Deathdream, Wishmaster and The Monkey's Paw
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