5 Best Movies About Toxic Relationships to Watch After 'Obsession', Ranked by IMDb
Films about codependent romantic relationships that are far from the norm.
Obsession is a new horror gem by blogger and director Curry Barker. It's a story about how the desire to be loved can turn into a nightmare and transform the object of one's affection into an all-consuming obsession that destroys everything in its path.
If you've watched this tense horror film and are looking for something equally gripping, this list is for you.
5. 'The Invisible Man', 2020
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
In 2020, Saw creator Leigh Whannell directed a brilliant reimagining of H. G. Wells' classic novel of the same name. The movie pays homage to the source material while exploring themes of domestic violence.
Elisabeth Moss, star of The Handmaid's Tale, plays Cecilia, a woman living in fear of her abusive husband. He fakes his own death and uses an invisibility suit to mentally and physically torture her.
4. 'Possession', 1981
IMDb Score: 7.2/10
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Andrzej Żuławski's Possession is one of the most underrated masterpieces of the horror genre. It chronicles the breakdown of the relationship between international spy Mark and his housewife Anna, who is suspected of treason, among other things.
Anna's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, and she continues to ignore her husband's attempts to talk to her. When Mark hires a private detective to find out what's going on with his wife, he is horrified by the details he learns.
3. 'Phantom Thread', 2017
IMDb Score: 7.4/10
Phantom Thread is the second collaboration between director Paul Thomas Anderson and Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis – the two previously worked together on There Will Be Blood. The multifaceted love drama explores topics of obsession, personal boundaries, and living with a tyrant.
The plot follows renowned fashion designer Reynolds Woodcock, whose tranquil, solitary life is shattered after meeting Alma, a simple waitress. She instantly captivates Woodcock, becoming his muse and wife.
2. '500 Days of Summer', 2009
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
The movie follows Tom, a hopeless romantic who is completely devastated when his girlfriend leaves him. Throughout the film, he reflects on his past relationships and tries to figure out how to win her back.
Marc Webb's 500 Days of Summer is not only a romantic comedy with an unusual concept, but also a surprisingly insightful movie about romantic incompatibility. Despite its relatively recent release, it has long since earned its place among classics of the genre.
1. 'Gone Girl', 2014
IMDb Score: 8.1/10
Amy Dunne and her unfaithful husband, Nick, offer one of the most twisted tales of toxic love ever brought to the screen.
At the beginning of Gone Girl, Amy seems to be the classic suburban housewife: the perfect woman betrayed by her unfaithful husband. However, over time, David Fincher reveals her true intentions.
She stages a fake kidnapping to frame Nick and put him behind bars for good. Throughout the film, Nick suffers from the media frenzy and police investigation, realizing how slim his chances of freedom are.
