I honestly can't say this is the worst movie ever made, but mostly that's because I haven't seen every movie ever made.
The plot has more holes than a pair of fishnets and every single person acts like they're being made to do it at gunpoint.
Poor wasshername, who had some sort of career before Secret Obsession, hoppity hops from trope to trope as the Woman with Amnesia. The slow reveal includes a Sad Cop who is battling his way to redemption, a Nice Nurse who must be making a billion dollars a year because she seems to be the only person ever working at the hospital (although she also finds time to conveniently be in a car park for an accidental path-crossing) and a Mysterious Tattooed Guy who.... actually I have no idea what he was doing or why.
Bad Husband slowly reveals his badness through general creepiness, the threat of sexual violence and then by being a total murderer.
Gorgeous wood house in the woods where all the action happens is ironically less wooden than all the acting. (One of my fave bits is where hubby boasts that there's no shortage of wood for the fire, whilst gazing into the flames of a gas fireplace).
Watch this with your friends and take a shot whenever something stupid or inexplicable happens. You'll be buckled by the end of the first act and possibly hospitalised by the time the credits role.
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Remaining questions
jzblijden20 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
1. What happened to the guy that came to the hospital and got killed and how was he connected?
2. Why didnt she go down the stairs on her bump?
3. Why did they tell us the detective was mourning his daughter?
4. How did no one go and check om her dead parents in three months?
5. How did her phone stil had a battery after three months? (Also where can i get this phone?) 6. Why did her husband look like he just died when he was in there for months (when her parents did decompose)?
7. How is the entire hospital staff stupid?
8. Why would she keep her ring on the finger during surgery?
9. Why was his password Jennifer Allen? (Thats so dumb) 10. Why do did they have such a small bed in such a big house?
2. Why didnt she go down the stairs on her bump?
3. Why did they tell us the detective was mourning his daughter?
4. How did no one go and check om her dead parents in three months?
5. How did her phone stil had a battery after three months? (Also where can i get this phone?) 6. Why did her husband look like he just died when he was in there for months (when her parents did decompose)?
7. How is the entire hospital staff stupid?
8. Why would she keep her ring on the finger during surgery?
9. Why was his password Jennifer Allen? (Thats so dumb) 10. Why do did they have such a small bed in such a big house?
The house was nice.
ushynnus19918 August 2019
What the hell did I just watch
mariaflorencia-4986417 August 2019
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Most of the reviewers have already addressed what's wrong with this movie (basically everything): terribly lazy plot, bad acting, gaping plot holes. I'll just point out that the detective finding out what Jennifer's maiden name was thanks to her tattoo was probably the stupidest thing I've seen in a long, long time. And that's coming from someone who watches crappy movies as a hobby.
Another daft movie produced by a two-penny scriptwriter
FrenchEddieFelson11 August 2019
This film is based on a completely improbable scenario: Russell (Mike Vogel) is apparently a smooth tempered and fulfilled man but he is actually 'relatively' unbalanced. Thus, he will implement a far-fetched stratagem in order to capture Jennifer (Brenda Song), the woman he loves unilaterally, while she is not even aware of his attraction to her. Despite the presence of Dennis Haysbert with his mesmerizing voice, the film is strongly disappointing. I do not really known how but I unexpectedly managed to see the movie until the end. Please do not make the same mistake and do not even start it!
As a synthesis: 2/3 of 10
As a synthesis: 2/3 of 10
😂 😂😂
mcleaver-417761 August 2019
Predictable from the Beginning
claudio_carvalho11 May 2020
"Secret Obsession" is one of those thrillers with the plot predictable from the beginning. The title and the trailer are spoilers, the use of clichés is amazing, and the film is very disappointing despite the name of Dennis Haysbert in the cast. The drama is shallow, and the mystery is inexistant. The beautiful house and the landscapes in California are worthwhile watching. My vote is five.
Title (Brazil): "Obsessão Secreta" ("Secret Obsession")
Title (Brazil): "Obsessão Secreta" ("Secret Obsession")
Great movie to fall asleep to...
iceylis18 July 2019
Should be called The Stairs
bvillebarrs-956147 August 2019
what is the point of this film?
svenlauke19 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Even without the trailer, you immediately know who the bad guy is.
the movie tries to throw you off with a musical cue and a scrappy looking guy about once...
all characters are only half baked. we don't care about any relationships or backstories.
there is no real plot twist, as it is painfully obvious whats going to happen/what it will be.
and it has a generic happy ending...even a "the killer is still alive" ending would have been better.
there is no really scary stuff here...perfectly lit places all the time, not even jump scares.
my opinion? don't watch it...its just not worth the time at all
my opinion? don't watch it...its just not worth the time at all
Are you in good hands?
aams-5027619 July 2019
Who writes this crap ?
russellharvy-3901718 July 2019
You'll be sorry...
joleenbinder21 July 2019
It was my night to pick the movie, and 'Secret Obsession' popped up at the top of my Netflix account, so I thought rather than spending an hour sifting through the choices, I'd take Netflix's recommendation.
Throughout the movie my husband made several comments about how unrealistic the plot was, and I agreed, but for some reason we sat through it, thinking it would get better...
As the movie ended, my husband left the room to make a phone call. I didn't think much of it, but he was gone for quite some time. When he returned 30 minutes later, he was brandishing divorce papers he had printed out himself on our new hp printer. I didn't even know a person could procure divorce papers so quickly! I begged and pleaded with him to forgive me, but he said he couldn't be with anyone who would hurt him like that. A part of me knows that it's the truth. He deserves better. We all do.
Throughout the movie my husband made several comments about how unrealistic the plot was, and I agreed, but for some reason we sat through it, thinking it would get better...
As the movie ended, my husband left the room to make a phone call. I didn't think much of it, but he was gone for quite some time. When he returned 30 minutes later, he was brandishing divorce papers he had printed out himself on our new hp printer. I didn't even know a person could procure divorce papers so quickly! I begged and pleaded with him to forgive me, but he said he couldn't be with anyone who would hurt him like that. A part of me knows that it's the truth. He deserves better. We all do.
Boring and predictable
lmrk570518 July 2019
Worst movie ever!
sofia555319 July 2019
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PLEASE NETFLIX, STOP TORTURING US!! With crap movies every other day!! What a waste of time! This has to be one of the worst things I've seen recently! Poor acting, yes, but the plot is even worse! A man looking for the victim that was just a stupid lame way to trick us, no explanation what-so-ever about who the hell that man actually was before they kill him.
Second: the police once again in a movie manages to be the most incompetent group of people around. A woman leaves a hospital, nobody knows where she is, the supposedly husband gives the hospital a fake address but nobody thinks of trying to get a missing person alert, not when he sees that the "husband" is actually the owner of the suspect truck or even when they find her parents MURDERED IN THEIR BEDS!! Maybe they thought she was not really in danger, right? Also, the girl is as dense as they come! She can't pretend for a minute, she can't act innocent, she's basically useless...
She goes in the garage and it stinks but when she enters the car she can't feel it anymore even though the decomposing body is actually in there?
The murderer kills every single person but leaves the detective alive? The nurse sees the husband acting very weird but doesn't even bother taking a pic of his plate?
PLEASE!! To whoever did this movie, just RETIRE! I'm sure you'll find your talent somewhere else but movies is not your thing. Also, once again NETFLIX, STOP TORTURING US WITH crap "original" movies. I'm gonna assume from now on everything Netflix "original" is a piece of crap and start skipping those!
Not worth the 1.5 hours spent watching
alivia114419 July 2019
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Before I even started watching the movie- I knew it was going to be predictable. That's not what bothered me. I gave it a 2 because it had some mildly entertaining scenes- but no matter how hard I tried- I couldn't stop finding holes everywhere.
The opening scene caught my attention, so I gave it a chance- but the longer I watched it- the more ridiculous it got. To be honest, I finished the movie just to see how many mistakes or holes I noticed.
Who was the guy bringing flowers? Why did he have to die? Why would the detective even be called in for a car accident with witnesses and reports? Why was the exact scene on the security tape so easy to find? Why did the detective mention that he intended on giving her the note back at the hospital when he clearly found the note long after she was discharged? How could a a husband and a wife die and no one think to check in on them? They didn't live miles away- they had neighbors! And the new husband- no family at all? No one is concerned that everyone in this girls life just goes missing?
So many careless mistakes just made this movie almost comical. It's surprising that anyone found this better than just okay.
Who was the guy bringing flowers? Why did he have to die? Why would the detective even be called in for a car accident with witnesses and reports? Why was the exact scene on the security tape so easy to find? Why did the detective mention that he intended on giving her the note back at the hospital when he clearly found the note long after she was discharged? How could a a husband and a wife die and no one think to check in on them? They didn't live miles away- they had neighbors! And the new husband- no family at all? No one is concerned that everyone in this girls life just goes missing?
So many careless mistakes just made this movie almost comical. It's surprising that anyone found this better than just okay.
So what's the problem?
the-pond18 August 2019
I don't get it. The guy provided a beautiful home for his "wife". Walkout kitchen, hardwood floors, treed lot. What's not to like? Oh and did she even consider all the work he put into her rehab? Cooking meals? What about his photoshop skills? You think a well rounded man like that comes along every day? Nah, no appreciation for him whatsoever.
A guy can't catch a break these days.
A guy can't catch a break these days.
Some secrets should stay hidden
kosmasp7 February 2020
Then again, I would not have been able to tell you how bad this is. It makes no sense, tries to justify the - let's call it "not clever" behaviour of almost all the characters involved in this (and that is including nurses and other part timers here) and generally is filled with cliches.
I'd warn you vehemently not to waste your time with this. There are really good thrillers out there that deserve to be seen. Of course there have been real life instances of people being victims of what happens to our main character here. And that is horrible and I will not say almost as horrible as the movie, because that would not be a nice thing to say. Yet I would also strongly suggest you do something better with your time
I'd warn you vehemently not to waste your time with this. There are really good thrillers out there that deserve to be seen. Of course there have been real life instances of people being victims of what happens to our main character here. And that is horrible and I will not say almost as horrible as the movie, because that would not be a nice thing to say. Yet I would also strongly suggest you do something better with your time
so ridiculous
blanche-221 July 2019
Don't Let the Bad Reviews Fool You
travelbugs20 July 2019
Despite the trailer, this is a very clever movie about the afterlife, where President Palmer is stuck in hell after being killed and has to spend eternity as a lame detective. He meets London Tipton, who isn't rich anymore, and they... oh. My husband said that's not the plot. I guess it was just a really bad movie. Pity.
EXCELLENT COMEDY
rhiannajohnson8919 July 2019
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We have A LOT of questions. Who is the "concerned friend" in the leather jacket that got murdered? Why did Jennifer put sticky tape around her ankle? Where is the detective's daughter? Why did she look for sticky tape and not a knife? Why did her fake husband feel the need to wear glasses since she couldnt remember anything? Did they ever find the real husband in the boot of the car? For a man that has a lot of locks on things, why did fake husband not lock the freezer with detective Morzel Freeshington (a mix of Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington....you're welcome) in it? Why didn't they use the excellent balcony at the top of the stairs to throw someone through it? Why did she not use the walking stick, which was dramatically zoomed in on, as a weapon? Did the neighbour of the leather jacket wearing concerned friend get back to sleep with that car alarm going? Why did fake husband light a random candle after tying Jennifer up with flammable material? Did the blonde doctor ever go home or get a break, concerns about illegal working practices? Why did fake husband not use at least a symbol, a capital letter and at least one number in his password, which was guessed by a woman with actual brain damage? Why was Jen so confused at her maiden name being Jennifer Allen, when her kidnapper took her actual husbands name?
If you have lots of wine, this film is genuinely funny. If you don't have lots of wine, get some!
If you have lots of wine, this film is genuinely funny. If you don't have lots of wine, get some!
This movie has already been done
tmh9819 July 2019
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