Jen Albert, the intimacy coordinator and stunt coordinator behind Obsession, joins us to break down one of the year's most disturbing horror films. Two intimacy coordinators discuss.
This week, we're joined by SAG-AFTRA Certified Intimacy Coordinator and award-winning fight choreographer Jen Albert to discuss the film's unforgettable scenes of intimacy, violence, and non-consent.
Together, we explore how Obsession evolved from script to screen, where the line between stunt coordination and intimacy coordination begins and ends, and why one of the film's most unsettling moments is terrifying without relying on gore.
In this episode:
- Why the infamous bedroom scene is so disturbing
- How intimacy coordination differs from stunt coordination
- The theatrical cut vs. the streaming cut
- Behind-the-scenes stories from filming Obsession
- Bloody dolls, Sugar glass, and Foam Bricks
- How actor collaboration and rehearsal shaped the final scenes
When horror and intimacy collide
Plus, Jen shares what changed from the original script, how the cast approached portraying non-consent, and what really went into filming the movie's iconic brick scene.
Scenes discussed:
Obsession (2025), approximately 44:46–45:32 and 1:36:56–1:37:24.
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Credits
Obsession (2025) | Written & Directed by Curry Barker | Starring Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Megan Best | Intimacy Coordinated and Stunt Coordinated by Jen Albert
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