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Psychotic
The final night’s work approaches for the staff of an insane asylum. A minimal crew of security and researchers remain to ensure the patients behave as expected before their transfers to a maximum security prison. Struggling with memories of abandonment, Dr. Helen Kingford finds herself on the brink of quitting her job as a psychologist. Following his forced retirement, the hospital's head of security decides on a destabilizing course of action leading to chaos and destruction within the asylum. In the confusion, all of the dangerous patients escape their padded cells. Confused, Dr. Kingford awakens finding herself tied up in the hospital morgue. Not knowing who to trust, she finds herself running from everyone in an attempt to survive.
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Plot Summary
A woman wakes up in a secluded cabin with no memory of how she got there and discovers a chilling secret. She must fight for survival as she unravels the terrifying truth behind her confinement and the identity of her captor.
Critical Reception
Psychotic is a Canadian independent horror film that garnered a mixed to positive reception from genre enthusiasts and critics. It was praised for its intense atmosphere and suspenseful build-up, though some found its plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense atmosphere and effective suspense.
Some critics noted predictable plot points within the thriller genre.
Appreciated for its claustrophobic setting and strong female lead performance.
Google audience: Audience reception for "Psychotic" is not widely available on Google, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Director Leo Scherman is known for his work in horror shorts before directing "Psychotic".
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