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Secret Obsession

Secret Obsession is a 2019 American psychological thriller film directed by Peter Sullivan and co-written by Sullivan and Kraig Wenman.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Secret Obsession is a 2019 American psychological thriller film directed by Peter Sullivan and co-written by Sullivan and Kraig Wenman. It stars Brenda Song, Mike Vogel, Dennis Haysbert, and Ashley Scott, and was released by Netflix on July 18, 2019. The story follows a woman with amnesia who returns to a life she cannot remember.

Plot

The film centers on Jennifer, who wakes up in a hospital with amnesia after a traumatic attack. As she recovers, she becomes suspicious of the man claiming to be her husband and learns that her situation is more dangerous than it first appears.

Cast

The main cast includes Brenda Song as Jennifer, Mike Vogel as Russell, Dennis Haysbert as Detective Frank Page, and Ashley Scott in a supporting role.

Production and release

Secret Obsession was directed by Peter Sullivan, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kraig Wenman. It was distributed by Netflix and released on July 18, 2019.

Reception and classification

The film is generally categorized as a psychological thriller or thriller drama, and Netflix lists it with themes including amnesia and suspense.

Key facts

  • Secret Obsession is a 2019 American psychological thriller directed by Peter Sullivan.
  • The film stars Brenda Song, Mike Vogel, Dennis Haysbert, and Ashley Scott.
  • It was released on Netflix on July 18, 2019.
  • The plot follows a woman with amnesia who becomes suspicious of her husband.
  • The film is classified as a psychological thriller with themes of amnesia and suspense.
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Canadian context

The film is available to Canadian viewers through Netflix and may be relevant to Canadian audiences as part of Netflix’s internationally distributed original film catalogue.

Frequently asked questions

What is Secret Obsession?
Secret Obsession is a 2019 American psychological thriller film directed by Peter Sullivan and released by Netflix.
Who stars in Secret Obsession?
The film stars Brenda Song, Mike Vogel, Dennis Haysbert, and Ashley Scott.
When was Secret Obsession released?
It was released on July 18, 2019.
Who wrote Secret Obsession?
Peter Sullivan co-wrote the screenplay with Kraig Wenman.
What is Secret Obsession about?
It follows a woman with amnesia who is recovering from a traumatic attack and becomes uncertain about the people around her.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Obsession
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  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80998968
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  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/secret_obsession_2019
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  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9419834/
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