Secret Obsession
Release date: 2019-07-18
Votes: 1129
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Newlywed Jennifer is brutally attacked at a dark rest stop. While healing from her injuries, she can’t recall anything from her past, including the ordeal. Her husband, Russell , is just thankful she’s alive and eager to get her home. As he reintroduces her to their secluded mountain estate, Detective Page pursues Jennifer’s assailant — his own daughter went missing and was never found. The same fate now awaits Jennifer, unless someone realizes that her loving caretaker is actually her captor.
Reviews
RalphRahal
Secret Obsession feels like a collection of overused thriller clichés thrown together without much effort to make them fit. From the very first scene, the movie struggles with its own identity, feeling more like a stitched-up patchwork of scenes from better films rather than something original. The plot relies on a predictable setup that never evolves into anything surprising, and while memory loss can be an interesting element, here it serves as a weak excuse for a story that doesn't go anywhere new. The second half drags endlessly, repeating the same beats without adding tension or depth. The script is painfully shallow, with dialogue that sounds robotic and emotionless, making the already wooden performances feel even worse. The directing does little to elevate the film, failing to create suspense or atmosphere. Even the cinematography is uninspired, offering basic shots that don’t add to the mood. The score is one of the few decent aspects, but it feels like it's trying too hard to create tension where the movie itself fails to deliver. In the end, Secret Obsession feels like a forgettable, low-effort thriller that doesn’t do much beyond filling up runtime.
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