The Best Horror Movie Of 2026 Lands A 96% Rotten Tomatoes Score

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-05-07 14:52

The horror film "Obsession" is set to be the highest-rated horror movie of 2026, boasting a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie, which centers on a romantic's wish gone awry, stars Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette. It is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 15th, following other notable horror films of the year such as "Send Help" and "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." AI

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Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor · 2026-05-07 14:52

The Best Horror Movie Of 2026 Lands A 96% Rotten Tomatoes Score

There are a lot of good horror movies in 2026 so far, but a new one has just landed a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Here's what it is and what it's about.