“Not for Weak Hearts: This Spine-Tingling Horror Film – If you think that films move to OTT only after flopping in theatres, then you are wrong. There are some films which even after earning huge money at the box office, still come to create a stir in the homes of the audience. One such horror film is ‘Obsession’, which not only created a stir in theatres, but has now taken over the platform as soon as it came on OTT.

Made number 1 on OTT

‘Obsession’ has been released in India on October 30 on Peacock Hub of JioHotstar. The film started trending as soon as it came out and is attracting the attention of the audience. The special thing is that this is the uncut original version, which you can watch in both English and Hindi. In the Hindi version, Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have lent their voices to the lead characters.

Created panic at the box office

Both the story of this film and its earnings are amazing. Made on a small budget of just $750,000 (about Rs 6 crore)**, the film has earned **$372 million (about more than Rs 3,000 crore) at the global box office. This figure makes it the highest-grossing original live-action film of the decade, breaking the record held by Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’.

Who is the director of the film?

This film was made by 26-year-old director Curry Barker. Kari Barker previously used to make comedy and prank videos on YouTube. ‘Obsession’ is his first feature film, and he shot it in just 20 days. The film was first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2025, where it received an overwhelming response.

What is the story of the film?

The story of the film is about a shy boy, Bear, who loves his crush, Nikki, but is unable to tell her. One day he finds a supernatural thing called ‘One Wish Willow’. Bear wishes for Nikki to love him more than anyone in the world. His wish is fulfilled, but this love gradually turns into a dangerous obsession. Nikki becomes a possessive and dangerous girl who threatens Bear’s life. The film raises the question of whether it is right to force someone to love.

What do the reviews say?

The film is getting good reviews from both critics and audiences. It has a rating of 7.8/10 on IMDb. It has a score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. IndieWire called it “one of the best horror films of 2026”. The biggest praise for the film is the performance of actress Inde Navarrette, who played the character of Nikki.

Should you watch?

If you like psychological horror and suspense, then ‘Obsession’ can be a great option for you. The film has a bit of comedy along with scares, and its ending can keep the audience thinking for a long time. So if you have not seen this film yet, then definitely watch it on Jio Hotstar.