Inland Empire
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Obsession
A queasy, darkly funny cautionary tale that tightens its grip as romantic longing curdles into suffocating dread.
About 2025 film directed by Curry Barker
Genres horror, supernatural horror
Directed by Curry Barker
Written by Curry Barker
Starring Andy Richter, Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Megan Lawless, Jeff Barker
Runtime 109 min
Country United States
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