Obsession

“Shot in perennial murk, relentless in its cruel focus, Obsession is, at its heart, a deathly serious film with a troubling message to convey. Well worth enduring (if that’s the word).”

Donald Clarke, The Irish Times · 100

“By the end, Obsession proves itself far smarter, crueler, and more emotionally devastating than its straightforward title initially suggests.”

Thom Ernst, Original-Cin · 100

“Through the increasingly ghastly parade of grotesqueries, Barker sharply comments on poisonous relationships.”

Carlos Aguilar, The Playlist · 91

“Through clever cinematography, editing tricks, and a cast that’s fully committed to the director’s unnerving vision, Barker reimagines a classic horror idea for a new generation.”

Monica Castillo, The A.V. Club · 91

“This isn’t a movie of easy cynicism or a snide middle finger to horror-movie tradition – it is a finely calibrated shock to a system that Barker obviously grew up worshipping.”

Barry Hertz, The Globe and Mail (Toronto) · 90