Move over, horror royalty—there's a new scream queen in town, and her name is Inde Navarrette.
According to Deadline Hollywood's review, Navarrette solidifies her status as the genre's next big thing in Curry Barker's sophomore feature, Obsession. The film marks Barker's horror directorial debut and is already generating significant buzz.
The premise is creepy: Michael Johnston's character Bear makes a wish on a cheap novelty toy—a "One Wish Willow"—with devastating consequences. It's a high-concept horror setup, and Barker appears to have executed it well.
Navarrette's performance stands out as particularly strong, proving she can carry a horror vehicle and command the screen. Her scream queen credentials are evident.
Barker is only on his second feature as a director. That he's already working with this caliber of talent and delivering a solid horror film suggests the filmmaker is worth watching. Horror audiences have been waiting for fresh voices, and Barker appears to be delivering.
With audiences seeking smart, well-executed horror that avoids tired tropes, Obsession arrives as a strong entry in the genre. Navarrette's star power is likely to continue climbing.
