Deadly Obsession
Deadly Obsession

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Deadly Obsession

2013
Movie
15 min
English

They call it religion. It's been branded a cult. The lethal handling of serpents. In the name of God. Immolation, speaking in tongues, ecstasy, self injury and the dangerous snakes. The bible belt of the very South. Backyard churches. In West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. Appalachia.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Kristian Van MeterGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A detective is drawn into a complex case involving a missing woman and a trail of cryptic clues. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a disturbing pattern of obsession and manipulation, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. The investigation leads him to confront his own demons as the danger escalates.

Critical Reception

Deadly Obsession received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged the attempt at suspense, many found the film failed to deliver a truly compelling or original thriller experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with viewers expressing disappointment in its pacing and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to build genuine suspense or offer a fresh take on the thriller genre.

  • The plot is predictable and riddled with clichés, diminishing its overall impact.

  • Character motivations and development are often weak, making it difficult to connect with the story.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film is also known by alternative titles such as 'The Haunting of Molly Hartley 2' or 'The Haunting of Molly Hartley: The Reckoning' in some markets, though it is not a direct sequel to the 2008 film 'The Haunting of Molly Hartley'.

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