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Crimes of the Mind
Laura visits a boarding ranch in the country to learn horseback riding. Her mother spends five years trying to get her brainwashed daughter back from a cult.
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Plot Summary
A young woman wakes up in a hotel room with no memory of who she is or how she got there, discovering a dead body beside her. As she tries to piece together her identity and the events leading up to this moment, she finds herself caught in a dangerous web of deceit and conspiracy.
Critical Reception
Crimes of the Mind received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its convoluted plot and derivative nature. While some appreciated the performances, particularly from the lead, the film was largely criticized for its predictable twists and lack of originality within the thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Sarah Butler's performance as the amnesiac protagonist.
Criticized for a predictable and overly complicated storyline.
Noted for its attempts at suspense which often fall flat.
Google audience: Audience reception for Crimes of the Mind is largely unavailable. Where present, reviews often highlight the film's attempts at suspense but frequently mention the plot's lack of coherence and unsatisfying conclusion.
Fun Fact
Director Ryan McHaffie also wrote the screenplay for the film.
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