Review of Obsession (1976) by Noel Murray for The A.V. Club — 13 Jul 1988
The heightened luridness of Obsession does succeed in making Vertigo’s twisty plot seem all the more inessential to that film’s power. What both movies do is cut a tale of murder and madness down to its essence, exploring characters who’ve been damaged by social expectations and their own desires.
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This review of Obsession (1976) was written by Noel Murray and published by The A.V. Club on 13 Jul 1988.
Obsession has generally received positive reviews.
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