No, 'Obsession' Is Not Based on a True Story — It Was Inspired by The Simpsons
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Anna Menta
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A look at whether the horror film Obsession is based on a true story. The article explains that filmmaker Curry Barker was inspired by a Simpsons re-run, not real events, and provides background on the film's plot about a man who uses a supernatural object to escape the friend zone.
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DeciderNo, 'Obsession' Is Not Based on a True Story — It Was Inspired by The Simpsonsdecider.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFilmmaker Curry Barker says he was inspired by a Simpsons re-run.
Everyone is obsessed with Obsession, and even more so now that this hit horror movie is available to buy and rent on digital platforms.
Written and directed by Curry Barker (best known for his 2024 found-footage horror film Milk & Serial), Obsession stars Michael Johnston as a young romantic named Bear.
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