Wikimedia Commons/Obsession movie Movie Horror film 'Obsession' trimmed its goriest head-smash scene for SXSW to avoid an NC-17 rating. A dark romantic wish turns deadly in this acclaimed midnight ... April 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Obsession, the horror film written and directed by Curry Barker, premiered at SXSW following its initial screening at TIFF's Midnight section. The film made a notable adjustment for its SXSW presentation by reducing the number of head-smashing scenes in what is considered its most intense and gory moment.