Obsession: Escaping My Ex
Obsession: Escaping My Ex

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Obsession: Escaping My Ex

2020
Movie
83 min
English

After testifying against him for murder, Madison discovers her obsessive ex-boyfriend Blake has escaped from prison and is coming after her.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Anthony C. FerranteGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman finds herself in a terrifying situation when her ex-boyfriend, recently released from prison, becomes obsessed with her and begins to stalk her. As his behavior escalates from unsettling to dangerous, she must fight to protect herself and her new life from his relentless pursuit. The thriller builds tension as she tries to escape his grasp before he can inflict further harm.

Critical Reception

Obsession: Escaping My Ex received a generally negative to mixed reception, with critics and audiences often citing its predictable plotlines and reliance on common thriller tropes. While some appreciated the suspenseful elements, many found the execution to be formulaic and lacking in originality. The performances were occasionally praised, but not enough to elevate the film significantly above average.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a standard thriller narrative that plays out predictably.

  • While it aims for suspense, it often relies on familiar plot devices.

  • Performances are adequate but do little to overcome the generic script.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a mixed to negative sentiment, with viewers finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

Fun Fact

Director Anthony C. Ferrante is well-known for his work on the "Sharknado" film series, making this psychological thriller a departure from his more creature-feature-oriented projects.

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