
Regression
Fear always finds its victim
Directed by Alejandro Amenábar
Produced by Mod Producciones, First Generation Films
A paranoid psychological thriller that uses recovered memory and satanic cult mythology to explore the unreliability of trauma and the danger of suggestion.
Minnesota, 1990. Detective Bruce Kenner investigates the case of young Angela, who accuses her father, John Gray, of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recollection admits guilt, renowned psychologist Dr. Raines is brought in to help him relive his memories and what they discover unmasks a horrifying nationwide mystery.
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Is Regression scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Regression easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Regression end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Regression sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Regression violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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