Double Bind
Double Bind

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Double Bind

2016
Movie
80 min
English

A successful actress who refuses to bear a child for her husband for fear of ruining her career finds herself in a double bind when she accidentally kills a man's child and is asked by him to bear his child in retribution.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: David S. HoganGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A psychologist becomes entangled in a dangerous game when she's hired to help a man with amnesia, only to discover he may be a serial killer. As she delves deeper into his fragmented memories, the lines between patient and therapist blur, and she finds herself in a race against time to uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Double Bind received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated the attempt at a complex psychological thriller, many found the execution to be lacking in originality and suspense. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with common criticisms focusing on the film's reliance on genre tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to deliver a compelling or original psychological thriller.

  • Pacing issues and a predictable narrative detract from any potential suspense.

  • Despite an interesting premise, the execution falls short of its ambitions.

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Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a limited release, contributing to its relatively low profile and lack of widespread critical attention or awards consideration.

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