This chapter explores the cultural fixation on stalking as depicted in films and television, emphasizing the harrowing effects on victims. It centers on the Netflix series 'Baby Reindeer', analyzing its portrayal of real-life stalking experiences and the psychological drivers behind such behaviors.
Earlier this year, the Netflix program Baby Reindeer brought stalking firmly back into the zeitgeist - sparking discussion about the psychology of people who stalk and the impact it has on victims.
So what goes on in the mind of a stalker? How do the various types, from incompetent suitor to intimacy seeker, differ? And what should you do if you think you have a stalker?