Addict (2017) begins as a straightforward documentary but quickly twists into something far stranger, pushing viewers into a world where obsession overrides sense and reality starts to crack. What seems at first like a typical portrait of a troubled subject soon becomes a dark descent into a fixation that derails the entire filmmaking process.

The documentary’s focus shifts when the subject reveals an unusual and disturbing addiction to drinking blood. This revelation doesn’t just alter the narrative; it hijacks it. The filmmakers struggle to maintain control, but the addiction grows into a force that disrupts interviews, filming schedules, and even the emotional stability of those behind the camera.

As the story unfolds, a creeping tension settles over everything. The boundary between observer and participant begins to blur, creating an atmosphere where curiosity turns into discomfort. The subject’s behavior becomes unpredictable, and the filmmakers are left navigating a psychological maze they never intended to enter.

What makes Addict compelling is its raw, unguarded look at how addiction can consume not only the person suffering from it but everyone in their orbit. The documentary format enhances this effect, giving the viewer the unsettling feeling of watching something that was never meant to spiral this far out of control.