A Deadly Obsession
When she was six, Suzanne Hollander saw her mother kill her father. Twenty-five years later, she's a professor of psychology and lives in fear of becoming a criminal like her mother. As she teaches a course at the university, gunfire breaks out on campus, causing several casualties. The shooter is one of her former students with whom she had many conversations about his thesis, on the assessment of empathy. The young man, named Connor, is a dangerous psychopath who keeps the track to declare his love.
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Plot Summary
When a young woman inherits a secluded estate, she discovers it comes with a dark past and a dangerous individual determined to keep its secrets buried. She finds herself trapped in a terrifying game of survival as she uncovers the truth about her family's legacy and the unsettling presence that haunts the property. The isolation of the estate amplifies her fear as she races against time to escape the deadly obsession.
Critical Reception
A Deadly Obsession, while not a critical darling, found a niche audience drawn to its suspenseful plot and attempts at a classic thriller atmosphere. It was generally seen as a B-movie effort with some effective moments but lacked the polish and originality to achieve widespread acclaim. Audience reception was mixed, with some praising its suspense and twists, while others found it predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its attempt at building suspense and a few surprising twists.
- Criticized for its sometimes uneven pacing and underdeveloped characters.
- Noted as a standard thriller that doesn't break new ground but offers some entertainment.
Google audience: Audience reviews for A Deadly Obsession are scarce and mixed, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful narrative and surprise elements. However, others found the film to be derivative and lacking in originality, with plot points that felt predictable.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived with a different working title, 'The Inheritance,' before being changed to 'A Deadly Obsession' during post-production.
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