‘Obsession’ Writer/Director Curry Barker On “Really Tragic Story” Within The Horror Film
- The secret meaning behind the horror.
- Why Nikki isn’t just a bad guy.
- The dark aesthetic of Curry Barker’s new world.
We just saw Curry Barker talk about his new movie, Obsession. It is intense. Most horror movies just try to make you jump out of your seat. This one? It makes you think.
The story follows Nikki and Bear. Bear makes a wish, and everything goes wrong. It turns into a story about consent. It’s messy. It’s human. Barker says it is a truly tragic tale.
Nikki is a complicated character. She is a villain, but she is also a victim. It reminds us of how Owen Hunt was the most hated character on TV, but Nikki’s story is much sadder. You almost feel bad for her.
The vibe of the film is so specific. It has a grainy, dark aesthetic that feels like a nightmare you can’t wake up from. The colors are muted. Everything looks shadow-heavy and cold. It’s beautiful but creepy.
Curry Barker wants us to talk about communication. Sometimes, the things we don’t say are the scariest parts. Speaking of being heard, Dani Bowman recently spoke up about how words really matter in the media. This movie shows what happens when words fail.
Even though this is a horror film, the emotions are real. It’s not all about blood. It is about the heart. Just like when John Travolta was left in tears at Cannes, good movies hit us where it hurts.
Our Take
We think horror is better when it has a soul. Obsession isn’t just a scary flick for a Friday night. It’s a mirror. It shows the dark side of what happens when we don’t listen to each other. Barker is definitely a director we are keeping our eyes on.
