OBSESSION Film Analysis: Hidden Symbolism of Crowley, Mandela Effect & More!
Summary
Host Isaac Weishaupt analyzes Curry Barker’s *Obsession*, decoding its occult symbolism, including Aleister Crowley rituals, Kabbalah, and the Green Man. He explores themes of incel culture, toxic masculinity, and Faustian bargains through the protagonist’s use of a wish-granting willow. The episode details the film’s horror elements, such as bodily possession, time distortions, and brutal violence, while connecting them to broader pop culture references like *Twin Peaks* and *Hansel and Gretel*.
Topics discussed
Intro, disclaimers, and sponsor reads
Opening scene: Bear's confession practice and Ian's jealousy
Bear's cat dies and the symbolism of the Green Man
Trivia night, the One Wish Willow, and Bear's failed confession
Bear uses the wish, Nikki's transformation, and the Mandela Effect
The relationship deepens: cannibalism hints and shadow self
Sponsor segment: Mushroom coffee and Good Ranchers
Nikki's descent: Polaroids, the Hansel and Gretel ritual
The party, the ER, and Nikki's plea to be killed
Climax: Sarah's death, Bear's suicide attempt, and the reset
Final analysis: Incel themes, mimetic theory, and outro
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