Accidental Obsession (2015 TV Movie)
7/10
A Friend in Need
22 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
What do Anna Burrows, Carla Majors, and Vanessa all have in common? Answer: They are the same psycho who escaped from a nut house, murdered an innocent victim, then stole her identity. The film tells the story of the obsession of "Vanessa" with the successful attorney Heather Williams.

Vanessa is quite the actress as she convinces Heather that she wants to be her friend. But, in her twisted mind, she actually wants to become Heather with all of her wealth, fame, and happiness.

The filmmakers were successful in developing enough intrigue to keep the audience guessing about who actually is Vanessa and why she is stalking Heather. There was a good set of supporting characters, including a sleazy realtor who was Heather's ex-boyfriend, her new beau Jack Reiley, Heather's loyal assistant Lisa, and Saul, the demanding head of the law firm.

The diabolical machinations of Vanessa are constantly on display as she is able to deftly pull the wool over the eyes of Heather. It may have stretched credibility that such a successful attorney as Heather would give the time of day to the woman whose car she rear-ended in an accident. The private investigator Jack was also a little slow in figuring out Vanessa's game, especially after she made a move on him and tried to kiss him.

It was the character of Vanessa who was the show-stealer as she used her intelligence to string along the gullible characters whom she duped. At the close of the film, "Anna" vows that she will once again break out of the psych ward. And who is to believe that she is not capable of accomplishing that goal?
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