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The Wrong Obsession

Name: The Wrong Obsession
Director: David DeCoteau
Released: 2025
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2025

TV-14

Director

David DeCoteau

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a conventional psychological thriller, prioritizing interpersonal suspense and romantic clichés over complex identity issues. The narrative structure follows established cinematic norms, focusing on individual psychological conflict rather than broader social issues. Characters are defined by their roles within a traditional triad of marriage and obsession. While the plot includes a female professional in a position of authority, the core tension remains tied to conventional gendered and romantic archetypes. Ultimately, the work does not seek to challenge social hierarchies or explore diverse lived experiences, remaining firmly within the bounds of standard genre expectations.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Wrong Obsession have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a heterosexual marriage and a male character's obsession with a female character. There are no characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Wrong Obsession portray gender?

Fair

Conflict in the story relies on traditional gender roles, featuring a woman navigating marriage against male volatility. Despite Sabrina having professional authority, the tension revolves around domestic stakes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Wrong Obsession?

Minimal

The available information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, no assessment of racial diversity can be made.

How does The Wrong Obsession represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within a typical Western domestic framework, emphasizing themes of marriage and professional boundaries that align with traditional social structures.

Does The Wrong Obsession include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. These elements are not used as central narrative components or character traits.

Present on Screen

Sabrina holds a position of professional authority as a boss.
The film uses clear, recognizable psychological thriller archetypes.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on traditional gendered conflicts and romantic clichés.
There is a lack of representation for non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or diverse social hierarchies.
The story lacks engagement with broader social issues or systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

Lisa tries to mend her marriage with Mark after her old boyfriend, Jake, starts working with her. While Lisa's boss, Sabrina warns her not to get too close, Jake's obsession with her becomes even more dangerous and unstable.

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