Gothica

Dr. Miranda Grace, a successful criminal psychologist, wakes up in a locked cell with no memory of how she got there. Her husband, Douglas Gray, is dead, and she is accused of his murder. As she tries to piece together her fragmented memories, she uncovers a dark conspiracy involving her patients, her colleagues, and the very institution she once worked in.

Gothica received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While Halle Berry's performance was sometimes singled out, the film was widely criticized for its convoluted plot, reliance on jump scares, and derivative horror elements.

• Relies heavily on cheap scares and a confusing, nonsensical plot.
• Halle Berry's performance is overshadowed by the film's weak script and direction.
• A derivative and uninspired entry into the psychological horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a strong dislike for the film, with many citing a predictable and frustrating plot. Some viewers felt the film was unnecessarily violent and lacked genuine scares, while others found it unintentionally humorous.

The film was originally intended to be a prequel to the 1980s TV series 'Dark Shadows'.