Obsession is filled with small details that are easy to miss on a first watch. Curry Barker hides them in the background, in the way characters are dressed, and even in the film’s smallest sounds. None of them demand your attention, but together they make a second viewing surprisingly rewarding.
Some are playful references. Others reveal a little more about Bear and Nikki than the film ever says outright. Here are five of our favourites.
Hidden details in Obsession
Bear and Nikki's hidden counterparts
During Nikki's backwards walk, a small bear appears above Bear, while a cat sits above Nikki. It's a tiny piece of background staging that's easy to miss when all the attention is on Nikki.
Nikki takes on Sarah's tattoos
After Sarah dies, Nikki recreates her tattoos on her own body, becoming even more like what Bear wants.
Barker's Pub is named after the director
The pub featured in the film is called Barker's Pub, a subtle reference to writer-director Curry Barker.
Curry Barker voices customer service
The customer-service voice Bear hears on the phone is actually Curry Barker himself.
Something's playing on the TV
In the final scene, the TV in the background shows what looks like Bear sleeping. The film never draws attention to it.