The Horrible Obsessions
The Horrible Obsessions

The Horrible Obsessions

1972Movie88 minJapanese

Detective Kikuchi is sent to Okinawa to investigate why a girl jumped from a window after shooting heroin. There, he encounters the usual assortment of addicts, dealers, pimps and sleazy American GIs.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Kenneth G. EadeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of young people venture into a remote, abandoned mansion rumored to be haunted. As they explore the decaying estate, they uncover a dark history involving a series of gruesome murders and disturbing rituals. Strange occurrences begin to plague them, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination, and they soon realize they may have awakened something malevolent within the house.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, largely overlooked by mainstream critics and audiences. Its low budget and experimental nature contributed to its niche status, with some acknowledging its unsettling atmosphere while others criticized its pacing and convoluted plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at atmospheric dread and psychological tension.
  • Criticized for its disjointed narrative and reliance on shock value.
  • Seen as an obscure entry in the 1970s horror landscape.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a divisive film that some found intriguingly disturbing while others found it to be amateurish and confusing.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film's primary focus is on psychological horror and mystery rather than overt gore, aiming for a more insidious sense of dread.

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