‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Discusses Her Spellbinding Performance In Hit Horror Thriller

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Discusses Her Spellbinding Performance In Hit Horror ThrillerByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 06:31pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryInde Navarrette, breakout star of the horror sensation *Obsession*, admits she's a sensitive horror fan, deeply impacted by the genre, despite previous statements. Her acclaimed performance as Nikki, who falls victim to a magical wish for love, drives the film's success. *Obsession*, directed by Curry Barker, explores the terrifying consequences when Bear's desire for Nikki's affection leads to her dangerous, obsessive behavior and loss of autonomy. The film, acquired for $15 million after a strong TIFF reception, has already grossed nearly $38 million worldwide on a $1 million budget. Navarrette highlights the complex moral questions, asserting Bear's villainy for continuing the relationship despite Nikki's lack of control, sparking significant audience discussion.Show More Inde Navarrette.Emily SandiferInde Navarrette, the breakout star of Curry Barker’s horror movie sensation Obsession, wants you to know that she is indeed a fan of horror movies, contrary to what she said while navigating the busy press gauntlet to promote the film before its remarkable opening in theaters on May 15.“I totally put my foot in my mouth when I said I’m not a fan of horror. It was more of I'm a very sensitive person,” Navarrette confessed with a laugh in a Zoom conversation on Thursday. “So, when I filmed Obsession, I had a $350 light bill. All of my lights were on the entire shooting — I never turned them off — and when I saw Obsession for the first time, I repeated that process for probably about two days.”Forbes‘Obsession’ Rott...