Movie

Odd Obsession

1959 · 107 min

A cool, slyly comic study of desire and manipulation that keeps you at a amused, uneasy distance.

Tagline: See it from the beginning - it will thrill you all the more!
Overview: A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused. His solution involves the introduction of his daughter's lover to his wife.
How it feels: Satirical, dark, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, family, sexuality
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
family
sexuality
deception
Places: home
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
unreliable narrator
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong