May 28, 2026 · 48 min · 8 segments
In this Scene Selects episode of Scenecraft, we discuss scenes, themes, and memorable moments from Obsession (2026), directed by Curry Barker. Drop us a line at contact@scenecraftpodcast.com — or…
Mark, let's start with you today.
You saw the film most recently.
I'm not gonna waste your guys' time here.
[laughs]
I probably watch the most horror movies out of us three.
Would you guys agree with that?
Oh, yeah.
Oh, definitely.
For sure.
Okay.
I don't wanna, I don't wanna speak for everybody here, but-
Totally true
...
this one felt like a combination of my favorite two recent horror movies, um, which are Bring Her Back and Smile 2.
Mm.
Mm-hmm.
And on the surface, it's a straightforward monkey's paw situation in a lot of ways, where a wish is granted, but it comes with unintended horrific consequences.
But to me, what sets this movie apart is its confident direction, its smart screenplay with an amazing blend of tones, and incredible performances.
Mm-hmm.
Director Curry Barker is only 26 years old, and I believe his age is a major strength of this film because he nails these characters and their friendship dynamics perfectly in this naturalistic manner-
Mm
... right at the start of the film.
Mark, let's start with you today.
You saw the film most recently.
I'm not gonna waste your guys' time here.
[laughs]
I probably watch the most horror movies out of us three.
Would you guys agree with that?
Oh, yeah.
Oh, definitely.
For sure.
Okay.
I don't wanna, I don't wanna speak for everybody here, but-
Totally true
...
this one felt like a combination of my favorite two recent horror movies, um, which are Bring Her Back and Smile 2.
Mm.
Mm-hmm.
And on the surface, it's a straightforward monkey's paw situation in a lot of ways, where a wish is granted, but it comes with unintended horrific consequences.
But to me, what sets this movie apart is its confident direction, its smart screenplay with an amazing blend of tones, and incredible performances.
Mm-hmm.
Director Curry Barker is only 26 years old, and I believe his age is a major strength of this film because he nails these characters and their friendship dynamics perfectly in this naturalistic manner-
Mm
... right at the start of the film.
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