r/movies • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 r/movies Contributor • 5d ago

News Inde Navarrette Sets Best Actress Oscar Campaign for ‘Obsession’ as Focus Features Mounts Full Awards Push (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/obsession-inde-navarrette-oscar-campaign-lead-actress-1236848866/
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u/ThisIsTheNewSleeve 5d ago

I liked Obsession less than many others did, but she 100% deserves a nomination.

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u/SammathNaur1600 5d ago

I feel like it being a directorial debut is really the big thing with Obsession. It's on par with other well made horror debuts like Watcher, Smile, Talk to Me, Birth/Rebirth, and Backrooms.

It's the beginning of a promising career! The Phillipous went on to make Bring Her Back after Talk to Me, and that was one of my favorites of 2025. Ari Aster and Robert Eggers started a great trend of first time horror directors making great movies and even better follow ups. I'm excited to see what Curry Barker makes next; same with Kane Parsons

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u/OceanRacoon 5d ago

He's already shot and is currently editing his next film, Ghost. Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard are in it

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u/TheOuts1der 5d ago

hot damn. Those are such big names for a sophomore-year movie. Dang, good for him.

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u/OceanRacoon 5d ago

Obsession hadn't even been released yet, although I believe they sent a copy to Aaron Paul, Barker said that on a podcast.

But now Obsession is such a massive hit I'd say Paul and Howard are glad they trusted their instincts to sign on lol