20 times cinema defined obsession and we couldn't look away 

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Whiplash (Image via Sony Pictures)
Whiplash (Image via Sony Pictures)

7) Annie Wilkes in Misery (1990)

Misery (Image via MGM Studios)
Misery (Image via MGM Studios)

Annie Wilkes is obsessed with author Paul Sheldon’s work. When she saves him after a car crash, her devotion takes a dark turn. Her love for his novels drives her to imprison him and force him to rewrite his story the way she wants. Her unpredictable behavior and violent tendencies create tension that keeps the audience on edge. Annie’s obsessive fandom becomes destructive, showing how admiration can spiral into control and harm. Her actions and persona make her one of cinema’s most terrifying figures.

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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma
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