Bad Timing/ A Sensual Obsession (1980) Original Movie Poster 27x41 Bad Timing: A Sensual Obsession (1980) is a provocative psychological drama directed by Nicolas Roeg, known for his bold, experimental filmmaking style. The film stars Art Garfunkel and Theresa Russell and explores the complex and troubled relationship between a psychiatrist (Garfunkel) and his patient (Russell). The narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion, alternating between a tense, obsessive love affair and a police investigation into a suspicious death.
The film delves into themes of sexual obsession, manipulation, and emotional instability, using the backdrop of Vienna's shadowy atmosphere to heighten the sense of psychological unease.