Before Curry Barker gave us Obsession, other movies delved into the subject, albeit with a little less supernatural flair. Barker’s Nikki and Bear may be the victims of a sinister novelty item, but the movies below didn’t need a One Wish Willow to cast their spell; these people are all products of disturbed and determined minds.

Unlike monsters or ghosts, these films are frightening because they center on people who simply cannot let go. Whether driven by romance, fandom, jealousy, loneliness, or control, each obsessive character believes they’re...