The Grievance Group
The Grievance Group

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The Grievance Group

2014
Movie
103 min
English

A "support" group of vigilantes band together to seek revenge on those who murdered their loved ones.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: David Von AnckenGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of troubled young adults are brought together in a secluded cabin by a mysterious therapist. They are tasked with confronting their deepest traumas and inner demons through unconventional and intense group therapy sessions. As the sessions escalate, the lines between healing and manipulation blur, leading to unexpected and dangerous consequences for everyone involved.

Critical Reception

The Grievance Group received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its premise intriguing but its execution to be underdeveloped and predictable. Some praised its attempts at exploring dark psychological themes, while others criticized its reliance on genre tropes and lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its psychological thriller elements with its dramatic aspirations.

  • Performances are occasionally compelling but can't overcome a derivative plot.

  • The therapy sessions, intended to be intense, often feel contrived.

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Fun Fact

The film's unconventional therapy depicted is inspired by certain real-life group dynamics, albeit dramatized for cinematic effect.

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