The Obsessed

A wealthy businessman's life unravels when he becomes the target of a deranged stalker. The obsessive individual begins to torment him and his family, escalating their actions from psychological games to outright physical danger. As the businessman tries to protect his loved ones, he finds himself increasingly drawn into a terrifying spiral of fear and paranoia.

The Obsessed (also known as 'Death Lives') received a generally poor reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly Karen Black's, the film was largely dismissed as a derivative and uninspired thriller.

• Despite a few strong performances, the film suffers from a weak and derivative script.

• The thriller elements are often unconvincing and fail to generate genuine suspense.

• Pacing issues and underdeveloped character arcs detract from the overall impact.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Obsessed' is largely unavailable or mixed. Those who have commented often found the film to be a mediocre thriller with some redeeming acting moments but ultimately forgettable.

The film was originally intended to be titled 'Death Lives' and underwent changes before its release as 'The Obsessed'.