Behind the Scenes of the Iconic Death Scene in 'Obsession'
Here’s How *That* ‘Obsession’ Scene Came Together

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In the horror film *Obsession*, Megan Lawless, who plays Sarah, discusses her character's shocking death scene. The sequence involved intense physicality, with her co-star Inde Navarette using a helmeted wig to simulate violence. Lawless reflects on the experience as both iconic and humorous, despite the grisly nature of her character's fate.
- 01Megan Lawless described her character Sarah's death as an 'iconic way' to go out, making it her favorite day on set.
- 02Inde Navarette, who plays Wish Nikki, used a helmeted wig to break through glass during the scene.
- 03The crew used a doll to complete the gruesome close-up of Sarah's face after Lawless performed her own stunts.
- 04Lawless noted that they had only two takes to capture the intense scene effectively.
- 05Despite the horror, Lawless found the filming process humorous and committed to the absurdity of the scene.
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In *Obsession*, a horror film directed by Curry Barker, the character Sarah, played by Megan Lawless, meets a gruesome end that has sparked significant discussion among fans. During an interview with *The Hollywood Reporter*, Lawless expressed her excitement about having an 'iconic' death scene, which she described as her favorite experience on set. The scene features her character being violently attacked by Wish Nikki, portrayed by Inde Navarette, who used a helmeted wig to break through glass and simulate the violence. Lawless had to perform her own stunts, including slamming her head against a brick wall, before a doll was used for the close-up of her character's mangled face. She humorously noted that they had only two takes to get the scene right, embracing the absurdity of the moment with full commitment. Lawless was surprised by the audience's cheering during the film's screening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), acknowledging the unique nature of horror fans. She also shared her thoughts on the relationships between the characters, emphasizing that Sarah would not have pursued a romantic interest while Bear and Nikki were together.
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