Obsession (1949), also known as The Hidden Room, is a British psychological crime thriller about a jealous husband who kidnaps his wifes lover and imprisons him in a hidden basement while plotting the perfect murder. Directed by Edward Dmytryk, the film blends classic British noir style with chilling psychological suspense, making it a standout in postwar crime cinema.

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Starring Robert Newton (Kiss the Blood Off My Hands), Phil Brown (The Camp on Blood Island), Sally Gray (They Made Me a Fugitive), and Naunton Wayne (Alfred Hitchcocks The Lady Vanishes), Obsession takes a dark and unsettling journey into the mind of a murderer.

When psychiatrist Clive (Newton) learns that his wife, Storm (Gray), is having an affair, he resolves to take revenge by kidnapping and murdering her lover, Bill (Brown), and dissolving his corpse in acid. As Bill languishes in Clives cellar, Detective Finsbury (Wayne) doggedly pursues the case...

Written by Alec Coppel (Vertigo), scored by Nino Rota (8½, The Godfather), and directed by Edward Dmytryk (The Sniper) during his blacklist-induced exile in Britain, Obsessions original release was delayed due to the ongoing court case of real-life Acid Bath Murderer John Haigh.

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Clive Riordan plans a devilish revenge against his wifes lover.

INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES 

New 4K restoration by Powerhouse Films

Original mono audio

Audio commentary with film historians Thirza Wakefield and Melanie Williams (2024)

The John Player Lecture with Edward Dmytryk (1972, 74 mins): archival audio recording of the prolific director in conversation with author and critic John Baxter, recorded at Londons National Film Theatre

A Man About a Film (2024, 35 mins): academic and author Richard Dyer explores the making of the film, its perso