
Obsession
2019

2017
Director
Ryan M. Andrews
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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After losing his family in a car accident and seeing his latest work bomb, famous novelist Kennedy Sait becomes a recluse and turns to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. Struggling to make it through day to day, Kennedy's life is turned around after meeting his neighbor's new wife, Patricia. Infatuated with her, she becomes his "muse" and she not only inspires him to create again, but she also inspires him to live again. But his infatuation with her becomes a dangerous obsession...
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film focuses on a heteronormative romantic obsession. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy.
Gender Representation
Patricia functions primarily as a 'muse' archetype. This role reinforces traditional hierarchies by centering female value on their impact on male achievement.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The narrative centers on a singular protagonist and his neighbor. It lacks evidence of a non-white majority cast or intentional racial blending.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
Themes of addiction and grief are treated as universal struggles. The plot avoids critiques of systemic power, religion, or capitalism.
Disability Representation
Psychological trauma and substance use drive the thriller plot. These elements lack nuanced exploration of neurodivergence or disability agency.
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AI Analysis
Art of Obsession follows a traditional psychological thriller framework. The story prioritizes individualistic struggle and personal obsession over intersectional narrative architecture or systemic subversion. The film relies heavily on established tropes, particularly the 'muse' archetype. This centers the female character's value on her ability to rejuvenate the male protagonist's creative life. Overall, the work adheres to conventional casting and storytelling patterns. It lacks the specialized lens required to deconstruct social hierarchies or provide diverse representation.

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