Harassment
Harassment

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Harassment

2018
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Portuguese

A group of women gets together on social media to expose the sexual harassment they all suffered from a renowned specialist in reproductive medicine. The saga of perseverance and courage of these women begins when one of them decides to talk and reveal what was until then confined by the doctor’s office walls.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users40%
Director: Daniel ZizzoGenres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman named Sarah takes on a challenging new job in a research institute, hoping to escape her troubled past. However, she soon finds herself embroiled in a disturbing social experiment that blurs the lines between reality and manipulation. As the psychological pressure mounts, Sarah must confront her own vulnerabilities and the sinister motives of those around her to survive.

Critical Reception

Harassment received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its themes disturbing and its execution lacking. While some appreciated its attempt to delve into psychological horror and social commentary, the majority found the film to be unsettling and less effective than intended.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its disturbing themes with compelling storytelling.

  • Praised for its ambitious premise but criticized for its uneven pacing and bleak atmosphere.

  • Viewers found the psychological manipulation unsettling but ultimately felt the film was overly gratuitous and lacked emotional depth.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a difficult and uncomfortable watch, with many expressing that it was too disturbing and lacked a satisfying narrative payoff. While some acknowledged its attempt at psychological tension, the overall sentiment was one of disappointment and a feeling that the film was overly bleak.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Daniel Zizzo, is also an academic researcher, and the themes of psychological manipulation explored in 'Harassment' are said to be inspired by his work in social psychology.

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