20 times cinema defined obsession and we couldn't look away

Modified Jan 20, 2025 03:10 ET

17) Glenn Close’s Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction (1987)

Fatal Attraction (Image via Paramount Pictures)

Alex Forrest begins an affair with Dan Gallagher that quickly becomes dangerous. Her fixation on keeping him close spirals into stalking and violence. She refuses to accept rejection and takes drastic steps to maintain control over the situation. Her obsession drives her to harm herself and target his family. This descent makes her one of the most memorable villains in film history. Fatal Attraction changed the thriller genre by exploring the terrifying consequences of unchecked obsession in relationships.