'Obsession' Review: Curry Barker's Horror-Thriller Is a Box Office Smash With a Standout Performance
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John Serba
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Curry Barker's 'Obsession' is a horror-thriller that follows a man who escapes the Friend Zone only to enter the Twilight Zone. The film, Barker's second directorial feature and first wide release, has become a massive box office success, earning $371 million worldwide — beating even a Star Wars film. The article reviews the film positively, highlighting its sharp writing and the standout performance by Star Inde Navarrette, who the author argues deserves Oscar consideration.
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It's a sharp, wildly entertaining riff on an old idea.
Star Inde Navarrette deserves Oscar consideration for her whiplash-inducing performance in this smash theatrical hit.
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