The Little Things (2025) – Obsession Returns, And The Devil’s in the Details

Obsession is a shadow that never lets go — and sometimes the truth is the ultimate illusion. 

“The Little Things (2025)” emerges as a haunting sequel that plunges even deeper into the moral ambiguity and psychological darkness that defined the original film. Directed by David Fincher, this next chapter transforms quiet obsession into explosive consequences, proving that sometimes the smallest details are the deadliest.

Four years after the events of the first film, Detective Jim Baxter (Rami Malek) has become a rising star in the LAPD, credited with solving major cases. Outwardly, he’s successful — but beneath the surface, he’s unraveling. Haunted by the unsolved questions surrounding Albert Sparma’s death and the possibility they got the wrong man, Baxter finds himself pulled back into the shadows he tried to escape.

A string of eerily familiar murders rocks Los Angeles, echoing the MO of the killer Baxter once believed he’d stopped. The victims are chosen with meticulous care, and each crime scene is littered with subtle references to Baxter’s own past investigations. As the city spirals into fear, Baxter becomes consumed by the idea that Sparma may have been just one piece of a far larger puzzle.

“The Little Things (2025)” delivers tense, atmospheric filmmaking at its finest. The cinematography is drenched in neon and rain-soaked streets, casting Los Angeles as a city both vibrant and menacing. Fincher’s direction infuses every moment with unease, while Rami Malek’s intense performance grounds the story in human vulnerability.

But the film’s true brilliance lies in its psychological depth. Baxter grapples with guilt, paranoia, and the possibility that he’s chasing ghosts — or becoming one himself. “The Little Things (2025)” refuses easy answers, leaving audiences questioning the thin line between justice and obsession. It’s a masterclass in suspense that lingers long after the credits roll.