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Obsession Review: A Relatable Horror Story About Wanting What You Can’t Have

  by Paul Perez I finally got around to seeing  Obsession , the indie horror film that has been generating a lot of buzz since its festival run, and I can see why audiences and critics have responded so positively to it. After hearing so much about it, I went into the movie with fairly high expectations, and thankfully, it delivered.   Overall, I’d give  Obsession  an  8 out of 10 .   What surprised me most wasn’t the horror elements. It was how relatable the story felt. A Horror Movie Built on a Very Human Emotion At its core,  Obsession  is about wanting someone who doesn’t want you back.   The story follows a young man who wishes for a girl he likes to fall in love with him. It’s a simple premise, but the movie takes that fantasy and explores the consequences in ways that are funny, uncomfortable, emotional, and occasionally creepy.   As a guy, I found the main character surprisingly relatable. He’s not a traditional hero. He str...