Why Every Character in Obsession Failed Nikki

A deep-dive analysis of Curry Barker's Obsession, exploring how every major character contributes to Nikki's suffering. (SPOILERS THROUGHOUT - SEE THE MOVIE FIRST LOL) Rather than being failed by one monster, Nikki is failed by an entire system of passive sexism, entitlement, and complicity. This video examines Bear, Ian, Sarah, and the film's treatment of bodily autonomy, mental health, and the 'nice guy' archetype to uncover what Obsession is really saying. https://patreon.com/kimbaland https://instagram.com/kimbalandtv 00:00 Intro 02:08 Synopsis 03:24 Ian: Complicity 09:17 Sarah: Internalized Misogyny 15:49 The Profane 18:55 Bear and Obsessed Nikki 25:32 Did Buffy already do Obsession? 27:56 The "Nice Guy" Myth 31:31 The Shopkeepers 33:02 The Inevitable Consequences