Inde Navarrette has opened up about her unique experience of watching her latest film, *Obsession*, exclusively in cinemas, often taking precautions to blend in with the audience. In a recent interview with *W Magazine*, the 25-year-old actress revealed that she often dons disguises, including wigs, to remain unrecognised while taking in viewers’ reactions.
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“I hide really well, and they don’t see me,” Navarrette remarked, underscoring the lengths she goes to enjoy the film without attracting attention. Known for her role as Nikki, a character embroiled in psychological horror, Navarrette expressed amusement at how audiences respond differently to various scenes, particularly one involving a sandwich made from a deceased cat—a moment that consistently generates gasps and astonishment.
The film, which centres on a chilling narrative about a man who employs a cursed charm known as the “One Wish Willow” to compel a colleague to fall in love with him, has elicited mixed emotions from Navarrette herself. Despite her involvement in the production, she shared her own fears, admitting that she found certain elements to be genuinely terrifying. “Oh, yes. I was definitely scared by a lot of *Obsession*,” she confessed, adding that she often avoided mirrors during filming and hesitated to review playback footage due to its unsettling nature.
Navarrette’s dedication to her craft is evident as she continues to reflect on her character’s complexities. In a humorous take of a real-life encounter, she recounted a moment aboard an Air Canada flight while en route to the Toronto Film Festival. A fellow passenger, who was reportedly watching a scene from *Obsession* where her character walks backward, caught her attention. “I thought, ‘Wow—this guy keeps staring at me,’” she recalled. Upon realising the man was engrossed in the film, she quipped, “Yeah, I would be horrified too if I saw that woman on the plane!”
Her portrayal in *Obsession* marks a significant shift for Navarrette, who hopes to showcase the diverse aspects of her abilities as an actress. In a previous interview with *PEOPLE*, she emphasized her determination to break away from the roles she had previously undertaken. “I knew that I wanted to break out of the past roles that I had been doing,” she explained, highlighting her commitment to fully explore her character and embrace the multifaceted nature of being a young woman.
Despite the labour and emotional investment in bringing Nikki to life, the positive feedback has been deeply rewarding. “Seeing all of the positive feedback just makes me feel really good because it’s obviously such a vulnerable thing to do,” she shared, reflecting on her journey and personal growth through the role.
*Obsession* is now available for streaming on Peacock, providing wider audiences the opportunity to experience the psychological thrills that Navarrette has so passionately brought to life. Her commitment to her craft and the critical acclaim the film has generated promises to elevate her career as she continues to tackle complex characters in the realm of psychological drama.