If you loved
Obsession
Brian De Palma · Film · 1976
If you were captivated by the haunting way Obsession explores the dangerous boundary between past trauma and present-day fixation, these selections await.
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Adaptation
Pierrot le Fou
Jean-Luc Godard · Film · 1965
Books on the same thread
The Awakening
Kate Chopin · Book · 1899
Like the protagonist in Obsession, Edna Pontellier grapples with the suffocating weight of societal expectations, finding that her internal unrest mirrors the intense psychological isolation found throughout the film.
Total Control
David Baldacci · Book · 2003
You will recognize the same suffocating atmosphere of distrust found in Obsession here, as Sidney Archer navigates a landscape where reality shifts and no one is who they seem.
The Various Haunts of Men
Susan Hill · Book · 2004
This mystery captures the relentless, singular drive seen in Obsession, focusing on an investigator whose determination to solve a disappearance borders on the same destructive, all-consuming need for answers.
The Tenant
Freida McFadden · Book · 2025
Much like the characters in Obsession, Blake Porter finds his life unraveling due to hidden agendas, proving that the same toxic obsession with the past can destroy any secure future.
Series on the same thread
You
Greg Berlanti · Series · 2018
This series mirrors the dark, possessive nature of the lead in Obsession, tracking a man who uses extreme, calculated measures to insert himself into the life of his current target.
The Vampire Diaries
Julie Plec · Series · 2009
The doppelganger trope central to Obsession is fully realized here, featuring a narrative where the striking physical resemblance of a woman drives a cycle of fixation and historical repetition.
Hidden Truths
Walcyr Carrasco · Series · 2015
This story echoes the moral decay and predatory dynamics of Obsession, centering on a powerful businessman whose singular, blinding fixation on a young woman leads to manipulative and unethical choices.
Twin Peaks
Mark Frost · Series · 1990
If the surreal, doppelganger-filled atmosphere of Obsession drew you in, you will be fascinated by this investigation into a small town where secrets and spectral doubles distort the truth.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
This investigative journey mirrors the deep, unsettling focus on wealthy, isolated figures found in Obsession, exploring how the past influences the present through a lens of intense, singular curiosity.
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
This series captures the investigative obsession present in Obsession, as the journalist turns back time to confront a cold case, mirroring the film's fixation on excavating buried, painful truths.
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Common questions
Is Obsession (1976) related to the 2023 book titled Obsession?
No, the 1976 film Obsession directed by Brian De Palma and the 2023 book titled Obsession are separate works. They do not share a narrative connection or source material, despite both carrying the same title.
Should I watch Pierrot le Fou if I liked the themes in Obsession?
Yes, if you enjoyed the stylistic elements of Obsession, Pierrot le Fou is a relevant recommendation. Both films are classic works of cinema that explore complex obsessions and are often grouped together by fans of mid-century psychological storytelling.
What is the plot of the 1976 movie Obsession?
The 1976 film Obsession follows a wealthy New Orleans businessman who becomes fixated on a young woman. The core of the plot focuses on his psychological struggle as he realizes this woman bears a striking physical resemblance to his late wife.
Is there a specific viewing order for the works titled Obsession?
There is no required viewing order for works titled Obsession. Because the 1976 film and the 2023 book are distinct projects with different creators and mediums, they function as independent stories that can be experienced in any sequence.