What if the real horror in Obsession (2026) was never the supernatural element?

In this episode of The Psychology of Stories series by SB Mirza, we explore Obsession through a psychological lens and examine the hidden human behaviours beneath the horror.

Beyond the mysterious wish and disturbing events, the movie raises deeper questions about love, validation, social perception, and ego.

Why does Bear's life change when someone like Nikki chooses him? How does social approval influence the way people see a person? Can admiration become a source of ego rather than gratitude? And how can society quickly rewrite the story of who is the victim and who is the villain?

Through concepts such as social proof, status transfer, halo effect, validation seeking, ego inflation, confirmation bias, and attribution bias, ...