Director Curry Barker‘s ‘Obsession‘ has become one of the most talked-about movies of 2026.
The film follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a shy shop clerk who makes a fateful wish that causes his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette), to fall dangerously in love with him.
In honor of the film’s success, Moviefone has compiled a list of 10 movies similar to ‘Obsession’ that you should stream if you loved Barker’s twisted tale of desire and obsession.
Let’s begin!
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Ben Cronin (Jesse Bradford) has it all: the admiration of his many friends, a terrific girlfriend, and he’s on the fast-track to an athletic scholarship. Ben’s rock-solid, promising future and romance are turned upside-down with the arrival of Madison Bell (Erika Christensen). Madison, the new girl in town, quickly sets her sights on the impressionable Ben. While their first few meetings are innocent enough, the obsessive and seductive Madison wants more … much more.
A precocious and obsessive teenager (Alicia Silverstone) develops a crush on a naive writer (Cary Elwes) with harrowing consequences.
“He thought it was just a crush. He was dead wrong.”
Release Apr 2, 1993Runtime 1h 29mBudget $6M
Having recently split from her fiancé, Allison Jones (Bridget Fonda) welcomes new roommate Hedra Carlson (Jennifer Jason Leigh). The young women quickly form a bond, but soon Allison begins to notice not all’s well with her new tenant.
“Living with a roommate can be murder.”
Release Aug 14, 1992Runtime 1h 48mBudget $16M
7. ‘Fear‘ (1996)
Nicole Walker (Reese Witherspoon) always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David (Mark Wahlberg) is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole’s dream into a nightmare.
A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. But gradually, he finds out more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a possessed love affair.
Things couldn’t be better for Derek Charles (Idris Elba). He’s just received a big promotion at work, and has a wonderful marriage with his beautiful wife, Sharon (Beyoncé). However, into this idyllic world steps Lisa (Ali Larter), a temporary worker at Derek’s office. Lisa begins to stalk Derek, jeopardizing all he holds dear.
“Sharon and Derek have all they’ve ever wanted… but someone else wants it more.”
Release Apr 24, 2009Runtime 1h 48mBudget $20M
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan) is rescued by a nurse (Kathy Bates) who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
“Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.”
Release Nov 30, 1990Runtime 1h 47mBudget $20M
Jennifer (Megan Fox), a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader takes evil to a whole new level after she’s possessed by a sinister demon. Now it’s up to her best friend (Amanda Seyfried) to stop Jennifer’s reign of terror before it’s too late.
“She’s evil… and not just high school evil.”
Release Sep 18, 2009Runtime 1h 47mBudget $16M
During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.
A married man’s (Michael Douglas) one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover (Glenn Close) begins to stalk him and his family.
“A look that led to an evening. A mistake he’ll regret… FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.”
Release Sep 18, 1987Runtime 1h 59mBudget $14M