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Bad Therapy is a 2020 American comedy thriller film[1] directed by William Teitler from a screenplay by Nancy Doyne, based on the novel Judy Small by Doyne. It's been described as a mixture of thriller, comedy and drama.[2] It stars Alicia Silverstone, Rob Corddry, and Michaela Watkins.
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| Directed by | William Teitler |
| Written by | Nancy Doyne |
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| Cinematography | Rob Givens |
| Edited by | David Leonard |
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| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It was released on April 17, 2020, by Gravitas Ventures. Forgoing a theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was released to on-demand platforms.[3]
Summary
editSusan and Bob Howard, a married couple, attend marriage counseling from Judy Small, a manipulative and unhinged therapist.
Cast
edit- Alicia Silverstone as Susan Howard
- Rob Corddry as Bob Howard
- Michaela Watkins as Judy Small
- Haley Joel Osment as Reed
- Aisha Tyler as Roxy
- Sarah Shahi as Annabelle
- David Paymer as Dr. Edward Kingsley
- Dichen Lachman as Stern
- John Ross Bowie as Nick
- Ginger Gonzaga as Miranda
- Flula Borg as Serge
- Anna Pniowsky as Louise Howard
- Erik Griffin as Principal Sykes
- Gavin Leatherwood as Spit
Production
editIn May 2018, it was announced Sarah Shahi had joined the cast of the film, with William Teitler directing from a screenplay by Nancy Doyne, based upon her novel Judy Small.[4] In July 2018, Alicia Silverstone, Rob Corddry and Michaela Watkins joined the cast of the film.[5] In August 2018, Anna Pniowsky joined the cast of the film.[6]
Release
editIn March 2020, Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for an April 17, 2020, release.[7]
Reception
editAs of October 2021[update], 7% of the 14 reviews compiled by Rotten Tomatoes are positive, and have an average score of 4.4/10.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Bad Therapy". Common Sense Media. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ "Bad Therapy". Roger Ebert. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- ^ Stewart, John (March 19, 2020). "Alicia Silverstone's 'Bad Therapy' Moves to On-Demand Release in April". Slanted. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (May 30, 2018). "'Reverie' Star Sarah Shahi Set For Indie Films 'Language Arts' And 'Judy Small'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 26, 2018). "Alicia Silverstone Set For Marriage Counselor Comedy 'Judy Small'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 3, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Anna Pniowsky Starring in Comedy 'Judy Small'". Variety. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (March 5, 2020). "Alicia Silverstone Comedy 'Bad Therapy' Picked Up By Gravitas Ventures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ "Bad Therapy (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
External links
edit- Bad Therapy at IMDb