Child Psychology
Child Psychology

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Child Psychology

2017
Movie
15 min
English

Four kids visit their analyst, Jane Brown, who is the mother of two of them, Betsey and Peter. The same four children visit Jane 15 years later.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Mikael HåfströmGenres: Thriller, Horror, Crime

Plot Summary

A driven criminal psychologist takes on a new client, a young woman accused of murder. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers disturbing parallels between her client's past and her own traumatic childhood, blurring the lines between therapy and personal investigation. The psychologist finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where the truth is elusive and the stakes are incredibly high.

Critical Reception

Child Psychology received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its suspenseful atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Astrid Bergès-Frisbey. Some reviewers found the plot occasionally convoluted, but many appreciated its psychological depth and twists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and atmospheric direction.

  • Astrid Bergès-Frisbey's performance as the psychologist was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the narrative pacing and plot twists to be less effective.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel 'Allt för dig' by Jens Lapidus, a Swedish author known for his crime fiction.

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