It is generally considered a subpar entry in the obsession subgenre, suitable mainly for dedicated fans of "tech-paranoia" thrillers. 📚 The Admirer by Karelia Stetz-Waters (Book)
A psychological thriller and lesbian romance focusing on Helen, who is searching for a missing woman while being targeted by a dangerous stalker.
It is described as "suitably creepy" and "disturbing," successfully balancing a central mystery with a well-developed romance. admirer
Reviewers on The StoryGraph praised the book for its taut suspense and compassionate depiction of mental illness.
Several viewers on Letterboxd criticized the cinematography and lighting, particularly "gratuitous flashing lights" near the end. It is generally considered a subpar entry in
Critics describe the film as a predictable "stalker" thriller that follows a "Lifetime Movie of the Week" formula. Reviewers from IMDb and MovieWeb noted that while the "smart home" premise is timely, the execution feels muddled and slow until a final twist occurs.
This thriller follows Nancy, whose life is "hacked" by a mysterious stalker from her past who manipulates her high-tech "smart house" to isolate and terrorize her. Reviewers on The StoryGraph praised the book for
Reviewers warn that the book contains graphic violence and themes of sexual assault, making it a heavy read. 🧵 Pfaff Admire Series (Sewing/Serger Machines)