Character Relationships in Obsessed

Derek Charles (played by Idris Elba) is a protagonist in Obsessed. A finance employee and devoted husband who repeatedly rejects the obsessive advances of a former temp, Lisa. After being drugged and falsely accused of an affair, he endures a family separation, reconciles with his wife, and works to protect his son from Lisa's escalating stalking and break-in attempts. Lisa Sheridan (played by Ali Larter) appears in Obsessed. A former temp who misinterprets Derek's friendliness as romantic interest and becomes dangerously obsessed. She stalks him, attempts to seduce him, spikes his drink, fakes a suicide to claim an affair, tricks the babysitter to kidnap their son, and breaks into their home before accidentally falling to her death during a confrontation. Detective Monica Reese (played by Christine Lahti) appears in Obsessed. A police detective investigating Derek's alleged infidelity. She questions Derek and quickly grows skeptical of Lisa's claims due to inconsistencies in her story. She arrives at the Charles residence after the final confrontation.

Character Relationship Map: Obsessed

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Obsessed (2009) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

A former temp's dangerous fixation escalates from workplace harassment to a fatal home invasion.

Plot Progression

  1. The Obsessive Spark
  2. The Resort Trap
  3. Marital Strain & Investigation
  4. The Final Break-in

Directed by Steve Shill

Obsessed (2009) · 5.8/10 · drama, thriller