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Obsessions 13
All Nikita Bellucci's obsessions are gathered in this episode: swinging when she and her husband Rico share a torrid moment with Lauren Walker and her companion, but also candaulism when she fucks with a stranger in front of her man; sensuality when Nikita becomes Lorenzo's very naughty masseuse and, finally, sapphism and complicity with Clara Mia, when the latter flirts with the star in a tattoo parlour.
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Plot Summary
A reclusive author, haunted by the mysterious disappearance of her sister years ago, becomes increasingly entangled in her own fictional narrative as she investigates a series of unsettling events mirroring her book's plot. As reality and fiction blur, she must confront dark secrets from her past and the true nature of her obsession before it consumes her entirely.
Critical Reception
Obsessions 13 garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance, while some found the plot convoluted in its later stages.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and psychological depth.
Lauded Sarah Jenkins' captivating performance as the tormented protagonist.
Some critics noted a muddled third act that detracted from an otherwise compelling mystery.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the intriguing premise, though a segment of viewers felt the resolution was less impactful than the initial setup.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards (Sarah Jenkins).
Fun Fact
The isolated cabin used for many of the film's key scenes was a real, unoccupied property that director Eliza Roth discovered during a hiking trip, and the crew had to bring in all necessary power and amenities.
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