Obsessed
Lorie Brindel works at an insurance company and falls in love with one of her clients, the much older Ed Bledsoe. Spending weeks of passion together, Lorie is convinced that Ed is the man of her life and that he would marry her. When Ed decides to break up the relationship, Lorie does not accept it and tries to win him back, falling from her extreme love into an equally extreme hatred.
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Plot Summary
A seemingly idyllic life is shattered when a woman discovers her husband's disturbing past. As secrets unravel, she finds herself in a desperate fight for survival against a man consumed by obsession and violence. The suspense escalates as she uncovers the depth of his pathology and the true extent of the danger she is in.
Critical Reception
Obsessed (1992) is a direct-to-video thriller that received mixed to negative reviews from critics, often cited for its predictable plot and reliance on genre clichés. Audiences found it to be a standard thriller with some suspenseful moments but lacking originality. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a predictable narrative that offers few surprises.
- While featuring some tense scenes, it heavily relies on familiar thriller tropes.
- Performances are serviceable but not enough to elevate the material.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Secret Within' before being released as 'Obsessed'.
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