🎥 Watched: Obsession
Obsession is a new horror film about a young man named Bear who uses his one wish from an enchanted novelty shop to make his best friend, Nikki, “love him more than anyone on the f*cking planet.” The wish goes sideways and Bear’s dream girl is turned into a walking nightmare.
I really liked the film, although it is deeply unsettling and not for anyone who is easily disturbed. I think the film actually has a lot to say about the gender politics of youth and the loneliness epidemic. The lead actress' performance is one for the history books, seriously. The entire movie is summed up by this line from Sylvia Plath:
“I must get my soul back from you; I am killing my flesh without it.” ― Sylvia Plath