Some critics say the film's nonstop attempts to frighten audiences ultimately have the opposite effect.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Image Credits: Focus Features) Obsession has garnered a ton of praise in theaters for its frights. Here's why the movie has ...