Blumhouse’s supernatural horror film Obsession, directed by viral sketch creator Curry Barker, opened to exceptional early reviews that have driven strong trader interest in its final Rotten Tomatoes score. Following its premiere and wide theatrical release this month, the movie quickly earned Certified Fresh status with critic scores hovering between 94% and 97% across more than 150 reviews, alongside matching audience approval near 95%. This positions it as the highest-rated wide release of 2026 so far and the top horror entry since last year’s Sinners. Industry observers note the film’s blend of disturbing thrills and crowd-pleasing elements, which has generated positive word-of-mouth and sustained critical momentum. Traders are watching how additional reviews and verified audience ratings evolve in the coming days as the score locks in.