@reelgoodmovies_: Before filming Obsession, Inde Navarrette said she wanted to embrace every side of Nikki, including the emotions that weren't flattering or easy to watch. Instead of trying to make the character likable, she leaned into the fear, desperation, and vulnerability that made Nikki feel real. (Cinema Express) That approach is a big reason Nikki's transformation is so unsettling. Even during the film's most disturbing moments, Navarrette makes you remember there's still a real person trapped underneath it all, which gives the horror much more emotional weight.