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The Ex Obsession

Name: The Ex Obsession
Director: Michael Civille
Released: 2022
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2022

TV-MA

Director

Michael Civille

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a typical domestic thriller, emphasizing interpersonal conflict and the mechanics of a crime over social complexity. The narrative structure adheres to standard genre conventions rather than challenging social hierarchies or providing layered diversity. While Kim takes control of the cover-up, the core conflict is rooted in traditional gender clichés of rage and domestic dysfunction. The lack of demographic detail regarding race and disability limits a more inclusive evaluation of the film.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Ex Obsession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a heterosexual trio involving Kim, John, and Grant. There are no instances of same-sex relationships or non-cisgender identities in the plot.

How does The Ex Obsession portray gender?

Fair

Kim plays a significant role in directing the cover-up of the murder. However, the plot relies on traditional clichés of male volatility and domestic instability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Ex Obsession?

Minimal

No information is provided about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. Therefore, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does The Ex Obsession represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film focuses on the breakdown of the nuclear family through a suspenseful lens. It prioritizes individual survival over broader socio-political commentary.

Does The Ex Obsession include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or chronic health conditions.

Present on Screen

Kim takes a leading role in directing the cover-up after the accidental killing.

Limited or Absent

The plot relies heavily on the cliché of male volatility and domestic instability.
The narrative lacks complexity in addressing social hierarchies or intentionally subverting traditional structures.
The film lacks diverse representation, including LGBTQ+, racial, or disability identities.

Official Synopsis

When Kim’s husband John raves about a new co-worker named Grant, she’s shocked to discover upon meeting him, that it’s her ex-boyfriend. While they try to keep their former relationship a secret, John starts to suspect an affair and accidentally kills Grant in a fit of rage. Worried they’ll be implicated in murder, Kim directs John to impersonate Grant in a desperate cover-up that spirals into obsession.

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