Not many films have managed to penetrate the audience quite like Obsession.
The horror film is one of the biggest movies stories of 2026 due to its blend of romance, psychological terror, dark comedy and emotional heartbreak that caught audiences’ attention. But it’s about more than just scares, the film is. It delves into loneliness, control, poisonous love, obsession and the potentially harmful need for a perfect match.
While there isn’t another film exactly like Obsession, there are several movies that tap into similar emotions and themes. If you are searching for twisted romance, twisted love, a disturbing psychological thriller or even a horror film that challenges love, then this is your list for films to put on your watch list.
Fatal Attraction (1987)
Even before the advent of today’s psychological thrillers on streaming platforms, Fatal Attraction demonstrated the dark nature of obsession.
The movie is about a short-lived romance that becomes a nightmare when one partner can’t let it go. Similar to Obsession, it explores possession, emotional control and the terrifying effects of unhealthy attachment. It’s still felt in many relationship thrillers today.
Single White Female (1992)
There are few films better than Single White Female at depicting the role of obsession.
An innocent living arrangement with another roommate slowly becomes a sinister tale of jealousy, self-identity, and control. Similar to Obsession, the film is a thrill ride in which the viewer almost never knows what to expect from a friendly, seemingly harmless figure.
Ingrid Goes West (2017)
Not all stories are about obsessions and do not have to be about supernatural horror or violence.
Ingrid Goes West follows a lonely woman who is obsessed with the life of a social media influencer. Its tone is frequently comedic, but this movie shares Obsession’s intriguing fascination with loneliness, insecurity and the desperate need to connect.
Audition (1999)
Audition (1997) is one of Takashi Miike’s most unsettling relationship horror films.
The movie starts off as a low-key romance and then gets much more graphic and shocking. It is like Obsession in that it delves into the ways that grief, trauma and emotional fragility can place individuals in a perilous position. An advantage of not knowing a lot beforehand is that you will be better equipped to learn as you go.
Possession (1981)
Possession, if any film is close to the emotional wallop of Obsession, is it.
A cult horror film that explores the crumbling of a marriage as the supernatural starts to creep in. The two movies discuss the breakdown of relationships and the emotional turmoil that ensues when love becomes toxic using the guise of horror. Isabelle Adjani’s memorable portrayal is perhaps one of the greatest in the history of horror.
Strange Darling (2023)
Strange Darling continually tests your philosophies.
The narrative is non-linear and its perspective changes – creating a thriller where nothing is what it appears on the surface. Obsession will be a favorite for the romance enthusiasts, characters with more than a few grey areas, and the story that continually evolves throughout its duration.
Companion (2025)
Companion, one of the 2025 breakout horror films, has yet another perspective on toxic relationships.
The plot is about a android companion that ends up in a life-threatening situation set up by her master. It like Obsession poses some awkward questions about power, dependency and wanting to mold another person into an ideal partner.
Ruby Sparks (2012)
On the surface, Ruby Sparks can be considered the lone individual out of the pack on this list.
But behind the facade of romantic comedy is a tale that has striking common themes with Obsession. Both delve into the fantasy of creating the ideal partner and the reality of the situation when people try to control the person they say they love.
Get Out (2017)
Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning horror film may be different but it has some similar characteristics to Barker’s.
The two play a mix of dark comedy and real suspense, gradually drawing onlookers into stories where familiar relationships hold an ominous secret. Both films have high levels of entertainment and psychological discomfort, which is one big reason that both of these films have such a strong impact.
Keeper (2025)
Osgood Perkins’ Keeper concludes the series with one more tale of trust, relationships and fear.
The movie unfolds around a secluded cabin adventure, slowly unraveling eerie secrets of the individuals at the heart of the movie. Those who enjoyed the emotional murkiness and relationship based terror of Obsession will have something to love here, too.
The scares aren’t the only thing that make Obsession stand out. It’s what it does to make love, loneliness and emotional dependence into something scary.
All of these movies take on a different perspective on these concepts. Some are about a psychological breakdown, some about manipulation, some about supernatural horror. However, they are all learning about the consequences of unhealthy relationships and out-of-control emotions.
If you’ve been dreaming of Obsession since seeing it, these films are an ideal way to continue the dream.
