Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Michael Johnston takes us behind the scenes of Curry Barker's psychological horror film Obsession, breaking down how he approached Bear's unsettling emotional journey, the demanding long-take performances, and why the script immediately stood out to him.
In this exclusive Obsession interview, Johnston discusses Bear's desperate need for love, filming emotionally exhausting scenes, and the self-care routine he developed to separate himself from such an intense character. He also shares what it was like collaborating with writer-director Curry Barker, why the film's nonlinear shooting schedule required multiple performance variations, and how Barker's curated playlist helped shape each scene's emotional rhythm. Johnston also reflects on the close-knit cast, the technical challenges behind the horror sequences, and why Obsession became one of the most rewarding experiences of his career.
If you're interested in psychological horror, behind-the-scenes filmmaking, or exclusive interviews with the cast of Obsession, this conversation offers an inside look at one of 2026's most intense indie horror films.
Chapters:
:00 Michael Johnston on Bear's twisted motivation
0:31 Acting opposite Indy's unpredictable performance
1:07 The film's toughest long-take sequence
2:12 Leaving Bear behind after filming
3:18 Curry Barker's unique directing approach
4:31 Why Obsession was an instant yes
5:21 The playlist that shaped the movie's tone
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#obsession #michaeljohnston #collider
Michael Johnston takes us behind the scenes of Curry Barker's psychological horror film Obsession, breaking down how he approached Bear's unsettling emotional journey, the demanding long-take performances, and why the script immediately stood out to him.
In this exclusive Obsession interview, Johnston discusses Bear's desperate need for love, filming emotionally exhausting scenes, and the self-care routine he developed to separate himself from such an intense character. He also shares what it was like collaborating with writer-director Curry Barker, why the film's nonlinear shooting schedule required multiple performance variations, and how Barker's curated playlist helped shape each scene's emotional rhythm. Johnston also reflects on the close-knit cast, the technical challenges behind the horror sequences, and why Obsession became one of the most rewarding experiences of his career.
If you're interested in psychological horror, behind-the-scenes filmmaking, or exclusive interviews with the cast of Obsession, this conversation offers an inside look at one of 2026's most intense indie horror films.
Chapters:
:00 Michael Johnston on Bear's twisted motivation
0:31 Acting opposite Indy's unpredictable performance
1:07 The film's toughest long-take sequence
2:12 Leaving Bear behind after filming
3:18 Curry Barker's unique directing approach
4:31 Why Obsession was an instant yes
5:21 The playlist that shaped the movie's tone
Our Social Media:
facebook.com/collider
x.com/Collider
Our Website
collider.com
Video By Ewgeniya Lyras & Joaquin Rodriguez Carvalho
For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com
#obsession #michaeljohnston #collider
