Therapist
Therapist

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Therapist

2017
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Mandarin

56 hours remaining, the final battle to end the terrible curse! Yeon, who has never been poisonous since morning, gets into a car accident after an argument with her boyfriend. However, he hears the unbelievable results that he has no particular trauma and no soul, and then becomes terrified as he undergoes subsequent hallucinations and body decay. One day, when the horror continued, he was kidnapped by 'Ho', a professor at a medical school named 'Yeon'. 'Ho', who claims to be an expert in this field, is diagnosed with 'soul separation', in which only the body remains with the soul left by 'Yeon'... Will 'Yeon' be able to recover her soul and end the curse within 56 hours?

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Daniel StammGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychotherapist, whose methods are unorthodox and boundary-pushing, finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a patient who becomes increasingly obsessed and manipulative. As the therapist's personal life unravels, he must confront the dark consequences of his therapeutic approach. The lines between healer and hunted become blurred in this intense psychological thriller.

Critical Reception

Therapist received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the film's premise intriguing but ultimately underdeveloped. While some praised the performances, particularly Frank Grillo's, the overall execution and narrative coherence were frequently cited as weaknesses. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the dark tone and suspense, while others found it predictable and lacking in genuine thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to capitalize on its intriguing premise of a therapist facing a dangerous patient.

  • Performances are generally solid, but the plot often feels contrived and predictable.

  • Lacks the psychological depth and genuine suspense needed to elevate it beyond a standard thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Therapist' appears to be largely unknown or not widely documented on Google's platform.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Neighbor' before being changed to 'Therapist'.

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