My Teacher, My Obsession (2018) – Thriller/Drama
My Teacher, My Obsession, also known as Mommy Be Mine, is a 2018 psychological thriller directed by Damian Romay. The film dives into the dangerous consequences of obsession, manipulation, and forbidden desire.
The story follows Riley (Lucy Loken), a high school student who struggles to fit in after transferring to a new school. She soon befriends Kyla (Laura Bilgeri), a seemingly sweet and supportive classmate. However, Kyla’s true nature begins to surface when she develops an unhealthy fixation on Riley’s father, Chris (Rusty Joiner), who also happens to be her English teacher.
As Kyla’s obsession intensifies, she goes to extreme lengths to remove anyone she sees as an obstacle—whether it’s Riley, Chris’s colleagues, or anyone who threatens her fantasy. What begins as a friendship quickly spirals into manipulation, lies, and dangerous encounters, putting Riley and her father’s lives at risk.
Blending teen drama with psychological suspense, My Teacher, My Obsession delivers a tense and unsettling look at how unchecked desire can lead to destruction. While modest in scale as a made-for-TV movie, it gained attention for its gripping storyline and its chilling portrayal of obsession turned deadly.
