Trauma Therapy: Psychosis
Trauma Therapy: Psychosis

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Trauma Therapy: Psychosis

2023
Movie
82 min
English

Self-help guru Tobin Vance has been exiled to the UK, avoiding arrest from his US operations. Now, he's secretly running more retreats, with the help of a new assistant Elizabeth, and his acolyte John.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users55%
Director: Leo ZhengGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of individuals seeking healing at an exclusive retreat find themselves trapped in a nightmarish scenario. As their past traumas resurface, they realize the therapists are orchestrating a terrifying experiment, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. Survival hinges on confronting their deepest fears before they succumb to the psychosis being induced.

Critical Reception

Trauma Therapy: Psychosis received a mixed reception, with critics often citing its intense psychological horror elements and ambitious premise. While some praised its disturbing atmosphere and attempts to explore complex themes, others found the execution uneven and the narrative difficult to follow at times.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and unique horror concept.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film's exploration of trauma is ambitious but often feels gratuitous.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the film's dark and disturbing themes, while others found it to be overly graphic and lacking in clear storytelling. The psychological aspects were noted as both a strength and a weakness.

Fun Fact

The film's claustrophobic setting was deliberately chosen to amplify the characters' sense of entrapment and paranoia, with director Leo Zheng aiming for a 'waking nightmare' feel throughout the production.

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