Compulsion
2013 · Movie · R · 88 min · ★ 4.4 · 24% critics
A gifted cook forms an intense bond with a reclusive former child star next door, and their connection turns increasingly unsettling. Blending psychological drama with mystery, the story explores obsession, loneliness, and the dark side of trying to care for someone who may not want saving.
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-06-21
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Critic score
- 24/100
- TMDB rating
- 4.4/10 (97 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re into slow-burn psychological dramas about obsession and damaged people, especially if The Good Neighbor appeals to you; Not for you if you want a fast, clear-cut thriller with constant momentum.
Pros: unsettling character study; strong lead performances; intriguing food-centered premise | Cons: very slow pace; uneven tone; limited chemistry
Themes
- cooking
- anorexia
- neighbor
- break-up
- audition
- missing person
- police investigation
- vomiting
Cast & crew
Heather Graham
as Amy
Carrie-Anne Moss
as Saffron
Kevin Dillon
as Fred
Kate Trotter
as Sylvia
Katie Douglas
as Young Saffron
Natalie Brown
as Rebecca
Theresa Joy
as Sharon Nelson
Daiva Johnston
as Teen Saffron
James McGowan
as Bob
Jean Yoon
as Leslie
Directed by Egidio Coccimiglio