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Married couple Bob and Susan Howard decide to see a marriage counselor named Judy Small, who appears trustworthy but harbors dark and conflicted impulses.
A couple seeking a fresh start in their marriage decides to hire a new-age therapist. However, their sessions quickly spiral into a bizarre and terrifying ordeal as the therapist's unconventional methods lead them down a path of extreme psychological manipulation and escalating paranoia. What begins as an attempt to save their relationship descends into a fight for their very sanity and survival against a truly sinister guide.
Bad Therapy received a mixed reception from critics, with many acknowledging its unique premise and darkly comedic elements but pointing out flaws in its pacing and execution. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unsettling atmosphere and unconventional horror, while others found it to be uneven and ultimately unsatisfying.
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and twisted premise.
Criticized for pacing issues and a lack of cohesive narrative drive.
Some found the dark humor and psychological horror elements effective, others found it too bizarre.
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The film's unconventional approach to therapy and relationships was intended to explore the darker side of seeking self-help and the potential for manipulation within vulnerable states.
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Bob Howard (Rob Corddry) is married to Susan (Alicia Silverstone). He wants to have a baby; she's not so sure, and rightly so – a pregnancy at Silverstone's 43 years of age might be dangerous, not to mention that by the time the child turns...