Compulsion
Compulsion

Movie spotlight

Compulsion

2017
Movie
71 min
Spanish

A shy, young woman has reasons to suspect that her enigmatic boyfriend is cheating on her. Determined to reveal the truth she’ll discover a sinister secret that will turn her life into an endless nightmare.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Egles VertelyteGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In contemporary Lithuania, a young woman develops an obsessive infatuation with a popular online streamer. As her fixation grows, she begins to blur the lines between the digital world and reality, leading her down a dangerous path. Her actions escalate from stalking to increasingly disturbing attempts to insert herself into his life, exposing the dark side of digital voyeurism and the human need for connection.

Critical Reception

Compulsion received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its unsettling exploration of online obsession and its psychological tension. Some praised its bold themes and a strong performance from its lead, while others found its pacing and narrative execution to be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relevant portrayal of modern digital obsessions.

  • Noted for its intense psychological thriller elements.

  • Some critics found the pacing to be deliberately slow, building tension effectively.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Compulsion' is not widely available through specific Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize particular likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film marked the feature directorial debut of Lithuanian filmmaker Egles Vertelyte.

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