This 'Obsession' Movie Cat Theory Puts an Entirely New Twist on the Film - Distractify
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A viral fan theory about a cat in Netflix's Obsession reveals how audiences co-create meaning far beyond what writers intend — and why that gap is the real story.
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Theory Briefing
- A fan theory about a cat in Netflix's Obsession has gone viral, reshaping how viewers interpret the film's plot.
- Actor Michael Johnston admits the theory isn't true to the script, yet actively enjoys fans building their own narrative logic around it.
- This gap between authorial intent and audience interpretation is a textbook case of Roland Barthes' 'Death of the Author' in pop culture.