Obsession: A New Horror Classic

The horror film Obsession is receiving significant critical acclaim following its release, with several outlets designating the production as an immediate classic within the genre.

The film had its cinema premiere on May 13, as reported by Sortir à Paris.

In Norway, the film’s arrival has been met with strong praise. The outlet 730.no described the movie’s Norway premiere as the arrival of an immediate horror-classic.

This sentiment was echoed by KINOMAGASINET.no, which published a review on May 22, 2026, stating that a new classic is born.

While the critical consensus points toward the film’s success, reviewers have highlighted its unsettling atmosphere. VG characterized the experience as strange and uncomfortable.

Further details regarding the film’s narrative were noted by NRK, which described a plot where a dream woman transforms into a pure nightmare.

The production is associated with filmmakers Ari Aster and Kristoffer Borgli.