The Gender War Over ‘Obsession’ Has Come for Theme Parks
Aug 12, 2026 3:05 PM
Debate over the true villain in Obsession is raging again after Universal Studios announced the movie’s female lead will be featured at an upcoming Halloween event.
Still from Obsession.Photograph: Focus Features/Everett Collection
By any metric, the horror film Obsession has been one of the most extraordinary Hollywood success stories of 2026.
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