420: Obsession (with Sequoia Simone)
Summary
Hosts Rebecca Reeds and Craig Faye, joined by returning guest Sequoia Simone, analyze the 2023 horror film *Obsession*. They argue that the protagonist, Bear, is the true villain due to his manipulative behavior and refusal to acknowledge his friend’s distress. The group dissects the film’s timeline, highlighting how every character, including Bear’s friends, exhibits toxic or negligent traits. They also discuss the film’s effective writing and the terrifying implications of the magical wish, concluding that the movie serves as a cautionary tale about ignoring red flags.
Topics discussed
Intro and Halloween greeting
Praise for the movie's writing and dialogue
Plot summary: Bear's crush and the lost necklace
The wish and Nikki's obsessive behavior
Bear's meltdown and the failed second wish
The climax: Nikki's counter-wish and Bear's death
Online discourse and the 'villain' debate
Analyzing Bear's neglect of his dead cat
Bear's lack of empathy and social awkwardness
Critiquing Ian and Sarah as bad friends
Bear's superficial view of Nikki
Minor plot holes and the party scene logic
Rebecca's failure to intervene as a friend
When does the magic become obvious?
The assault scene and lack of care
Drawing lines: Duct tape and physical restraint
The cat shrine and Nikki's lack of context
Bystander mentality and real-world intervention
Sponsor: Vinted app promotion
The '13 Going on 30' demon interpretation
The Molly reveal and Wish Nikki's manipulation
The movie as a warning for men
Other villains and the shop owner joke
Nikki's suicide threats and Bear's cowardice
Hypothetical solutions: Wishing for a swap
Production errors: Scheduling and the clock
Villain rankings using custom scales
Next week's episode and audience requests
Heroes and Villains: Processing harvest food
Villain: Watching Criminal Minds
Hero: Modern medicine and gallbladder surgery
Outro and social media links
Production credits
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