The new horror film Obsession has audiences talking about one particular scene that leaves people covering their eyes. Director Curry Barker used practical effects instead of computer graphics to make the violent moment feel real. The team relied on a doll, jelly glass, fake blood, and lots of shaking to pull it off. A behind-the-scenes video shows exactly how they did it.
The Scene That Everyone Remembers
Near the end of Obsession, the character Bear (Michael Johnston) takes a break with his friend Sarah (Megan Lawless). Nikki (Inde Navarrette) shows up without warning. She smashes a car window with her head. Then she repeatedly smashes Sarah’s face into a heavy object. The scene is quick but very hard to watch.
The original version had even more violence. Barker told Dread Central that there were six or seven more smashes. The movie almost got an NC-17 rating in the US. Barker had to remove some of the hits to keep an R rating. He said the scene still feels very intense.
No CGI, Just Real Tricks
The behind-the-scenes video shows the crew using practical methods. The car window was not real glass. It was a jelly-like material that would not hurt the actors. Crew members threw the fake glass pieces at Bear. Then they covered him in fake blood.
One funny moment in the video shows a crew member vacuuming fake blood from the car seats after filming a take. Another shot shows the crew physically shaking the car while Nikki beats Sarah. This made the violence look more real without actually hurting anyone.
The Doll and the Helmet
Megan Lawless shared her own behind-the-scenes video on social media. She and Inde Navarrette were joking around before filming their take. Lawless called it her favorite day on set. She told The Hollywood Reporter that Navarrette had to wear a helmet and a wig for the glass-breaking scene. She said Navarrette looked ridiculous in the outfit.
For the head-smashing part, Lawless explained that Navarrette gently held the back of her head. She pretended to slam it into a brick. The crew used a doll version of Lawless to show her character’s destroyed face at the end of the scene.
One Chance to Get It Right
The stunt team had only three pieces of fake glass. One piece broke before they even started filming. That left two takes. During the first take, a piece of styrofoam fell and blocked the camera shot. So Navarrette had exactly one chance to smash her head through the car window.
Barker confirmed that Navarrette did the stunt herself. There was no stunt double. She wore a helmet under her wig, which made it hard to see. Barker had to hype her up like a coach. Navarrette said she was scared but trusted the team. She put on roller blades and ran toward the car. She smashed her head through the glass on the only take they had left.
Keeping the Gore Real
Barker chose practical effects over CGI because real blood and broken glass look more disturbing. When Nikki attacks Sarah, the camera cuts between Lawless and a dummy. The fake body showed Sarah’s face getting more and more damaged with each hit.
The director pushed for realism. He wanted the audience to feel uncomfortable. The behind-the-scenes clip proves that old-school movie tricks still work better than computers for horror scenes. Viewers can see the crew throwing fake glass, spraying blood, and shaking the car like it is being hit by a wrecking ball.
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Box Office Success
Obsession opened in theaters on May 15, 2026. The movie made around $21 million in its opening weekend. The budget was only about $1 million. This success came from strong word-of-mouth about scenes like the car attack.
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