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Obsession
Box Office
Hit · 501.1x
Budget$750K
Worldwide Gross$375.8M
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Obsession

Obsession

movie·R·May 15, 2026·
Box OfficeHit · 501.1x
$750K
Budget
$375.8M
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Obsession

movie
R
May 15, 2026
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
2/10
Audience Woke Score
6/10
Mixed
9 Ratings
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Obsession delivers pure horror entertainment with a low 2/10 woke score, sticking to classic supernatural tropes and natural themes of obsession without any political messaging or activist framing.

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Detailed Analysis

Obsession is a straightforward monkey's paw horror tale centered on a shy male protagonist who uses a cursed object to force his female crush's affection, leading to nightmarish consequences involving loss of agency and escalating violence.

The story draws on classic horror tropes of unchecked desire and unintended supernatural backlash without injecting identity politics, systemic critiques, or activist framing. Casting features a standard mix of actors in roles that align with the plot's needs, including a capable female lead whose performance drives the horror organically rather than serving any diversity mandate.

Themes touch lightly on modern dating dynamics like consent and obsession, but these emerge naturally from the premise as cautionary horror elements rather than lectures or ideological statements. Creator interviews emphasize relatable fears of rejection and creepy behavior in a traditional narrative sense, with no stated intent to challenge norms or promote social justice.

Audience and critical reception focuses overwhelmingly on the film's gore, twists, and entertainment value, with zero notable backlash or praise tied to progressive messaging. Overall, the work remains firmly in the realm of pure horror entertainment free from embedded contemporary activism.

Key Factors

  • Classic be-careful-what-you-wish-for horror premise with no source material alterations or forced diversity
  • Light exploration of consent and obsession arising organically from character actions rather than activist framing
  • Absence of creator statements emphasizing inclusion, identity, or norm-challenging intent
  • No audience or media discourse labeling the film as woke or prioritizing message over story

Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.

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Corporate & Creator Activism0

Creator interviews focus on relatable fears of rejection in a traditional narrative sense, with no emphasis on inclusion mandates, DEI initiatives, or progressive credentials in marketing.

Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda

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  • Curry Barker

Is Obsession Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Obsession and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Audience Fit
2/5
Mixed fit

Audience Fit is the inverse of the community's average woke rating of 5.7/10: the less woke our audience finds a title, the more stars it earns. Based on 9 audience ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in Obsession?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Obsession's overall score.

Is Obsession family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Obsession is rated R. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

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We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →

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Audience Reviews2

wokerEnthusiastWoke10/10
Sep 1, 2026

does consnt scare you people? thats so sad that you cant seem to handle the answer no

joey woke slayerGuardianWoke10/10
Sep 1, 2026

bear isnt evil but they try to act like he is!