If you missed the theatrical run of Obsession, your chance to catch the year's most talked-about horror film is almost here. The psychological thriller, which has been racking up awards buzz and breaking box office records, will begin streaming on Netflix in the U.S. on November 17. That's less than two weeks away, and it's shaping up to be one of the biggest streaming events of the month.
Directed by Curry Barker, Obsession stars Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman, a performance that has been hailed as one of the best of the year. Critics have praised Navarrette's fearless portrayal, with Collider's review calling it "one of the year's best" and noting the film's "phenomenal performances, disciplined storytelling, excellent sound design, and an atmosphere of constant emotional suffocation." The buzz has positioned Navarrette as a strong contender in the Best Actress race, with only Julianne Moore's turn in The Debut currently ahead of her in the odds.
The film's success is part of a larger trend of horror gaining serious awards traction, following in the footsteps of Weapons, which took home an Oscar earlier this year. But Obsession isn't just a critical darling—it's a commercial phenomenon. Made on a budget of less than $1 million, it became the highest-grossing original horror film of the century and the fifth highest-grossing horror movie of all time, even outpacing the latest Star Wars installment. Its cultural impact has extended beyond the screen, with Nikki appearing as a character at Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights.
For those unfamiliar with the plot, the official synopsis reads: "A woman's life spirals into a nightmare when she becomes the object of a dangerous obsession." That's a simple setup for a film that has been described as a "tightly constructed" thriller that keeps audiences on edge from start to finish.
With its Netflix debut, Obsession is poised to reach an even wider audience, and it's already generating the kind of streaming buzz that has made other titles like East of Eden's Netflix run a phenomenon. If you're looking for a binge-worthy thriller this November, this is it.
Navarrette's star is clearly on the rise—she's also set to play Rogue in the MCU's X-Men reboot—so catching her breakout performance now is a must. And with Obsession arriving on Netflix, there's no excuse to miss out on the year's most gripping horror experience.
Mark your calendars for November 17, and prepare for a film that has already become a modern classic in the making. Whether you're a horror fan or just love a good psychological thriller, Obsession is the streaming event of the season.
