Psyched Out
Psyched Out

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Psyched Out

2018
Movie
85 min
English

A documentary about psychedelics and psychedelic experiences

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users85%
Director: Marta MeszarosGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired psychiatrist, haunted by a past patient's suicide, becomes entangled in a new mystery when a series of strange events mirror her old case. As she delves deeper, she questions her own sanity and the reality of the threats surrounding her. The lines between memory, delusion, and present danger blur in this psychological thriller.

Critical Reception

Psyched Out received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, though some found the plot convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its chilling atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Deemed a compelling, albeit occasionally complex, psychological thriller.

  • Some critics noted that the narrative became overly convoluted in its latter half.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the intriguing plot, though a segment of viewers found the ending somewhat ambiguous.

Fun Fact

The film's score was composed by a renowned Hungarian composer, adding an authentic layer to the European psychological thriller aesthetic.

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