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      Obsession

      1976, Mystery & thriller, 1h 38m

      26 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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      Obsession suffers in comparison to the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece that it mirrors, but director Brian De Palma's unique preoccupations give this thriller its own compulsive, twisted fingerprint. Read critic reviews

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      Michael Courtland (Cliff Robertson) is a husband and father whose wife, Elizabeth (Geneviève Bujold), and daughter, Amy (Wanda Blackman), have been kidnapped. When a rescue attempt fails, Elizabeth and Amy are killed, leaving Michael devastated and alone. After years of mourning, Michael travels to Italy and meets Sandra Portinari, a woman with a familiar face. Deeply in love and still haunted by the memory of Elizabeth and Amy, Michael fears that Sandra may face a similar fate.

      • Rating: PG

      • Genre: Mystery & thriller

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Brian De Palma

      • Producer: George Litto, Harry N. Blum

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      • Distributor: Columbia Pictures

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      • Sep 21, 2021
        Extremely silly, even by De Palma standards but the real issue is that the movie lacks the kind of tension fueled set pieces that elevate his other work.
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      • Sep 18, 2016
        Rip-off of Vertigo that has none of that film's enigma, psychology or even masterful camerawork. What the film does have is trashy fun, a ludicrous twist and a superb music score.
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      • Mar 30, 2010
        I think I like and enjoy Obsession a lot more than I do Vertigo. Sure, it doesn’t have anything on Hitchcock’s experience, but this was one of Brian De Palma’s early films. Hitchcock made his at the tail end of his career. In terms of plot, Obsession is incredibly more disturbing and twisted. I think the fact that it’s predictable about halfway in is like complete torture to the audience, a great move and sense of humor from De Palma. I just love the overall look of the film and how fun it is to watch. The performances are great and really add to the viewing experience. The music also makes that final touch of bizarre, a vital element to the structure of the film.
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      • Feb 05, 2010
        It might take me a couple of viewings to get this one. I was very very bored and nearly fell asleep during this one, and I'm a huge fan of Vertigo.
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