Fractured
May Oster (Athena Lebessis), is a beautiful, pensive, somber woman in her mid twenties; one morning, she discovers her boyfriend's bloody scarf in her apartment following a black-out episode. This unearthed white scarf covered in crimson drives May to attempt suicide. May is taken to a psychiatric ward under the care and influence of Dr. Ballard, psychiatrist/acclaimed author (Eric Roberts). May is immediately thrown into seclusion. Detective James Harding (Busey), appears to question May about a horrific murder. This questioning thrusts May into narrating an in-depth story about an unnamed woman's involvement with unsavory characters leading to multiple murders. Will May regain her sanity, restore her normal life and unravel the mystery of her true love? Only time will tell.
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Plot Summary
A man wakes up in a mental institution with no memory of how he got there or who he is. As he tries to piece together his past, he encounters other patients and staff, some of whom seem to be hiding dark secrets. He must determine who to trust and uncover the truth before he is permanently trapped within the institution's walls.
Critical Reception
Fractured received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired direction. However, some appreciated its attempts at psychological tension within the thriller genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a generic storyline that fails to build genuine suspense.
- Performances are generally considered unexceptional, failing to elevate the material.
- The psychological thriller elements are underdeveloped and lack originality.
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Fun Fact
Despite its title and genre, the film "Fractured" (2015) is distinct from the more widely known 2019 thriller of the same name starring Sam Worthington.
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