I went to see another movie today. Despite its high Rotten Tomatoes score, I'd still classify it as a trashy movie.
It has elements of both a B-movie and exploitation cinema, but the whole thing feels more like a collection of short videos stitched together than a complete film.
Is there gore? Yes. Violence? Also yes. Some scenes are genuinely disgusting, with the film saving its most concentrated "highlights" for the last twenty minutes.
Honestly, I think the reality behind the ending is far more disturbing than everything that came before it.
The lead actress really carries the entire film. It must have been exhausting having to rely on such exaggerated facial expressions throughout the movie.
For a low-budget production, it's a pleasant surprise, but I wouldn't call it outstanding.
It feels like a patchwork of horror movie clichés. That said, the sets, lighting, and sound design are all very well done.
Some moments feel incredibly forced. I'm not even sure whether they were supposed to be black comedy or comic relief, but they completely ruined the atmosphere for me.
Even among trashy movies, I'd probably rank this somewhere in the middle.
I can't help comparing it to Send Help, which I watched earlier this year and absolutely loved. The female lead wasn't just acting crazy on the surface. Her performance felt genuinely unhinged from the inside out, making her truly unsettling to watch.
I'd place Send Help near the top of the "trashy movie" category.
Obsession is watchable, but I wouldn't recommend going into the theater expecting a genuinely suspenseful or terrifying experience.
The last horror film that really gave me chills and stayed with me long after I left the cinema was Speak No Evil starring James McAvoy.
So... maybe I'll just go back and watch The Silence of the Lambs instead.
On a side note, the newest Scary Movie sequel was absolutely terrible. I know that's always been its style, but did they really have to cram in that many jokes? If you're interested, I'd honestly recommend sticking with the first three films.