The Scarapist Explained

The Scarapist
Producer:Jeanne Marie Spicuzza
Cinematography:Sean Gelles
Editing:Synthian Sharp
Runtime:81 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Scarapist is a 2015 American suspense thriller film written and directed by Jeanne Marie Spicuzza, with co-direction and editing by Synthian Sharp.[1] [2] The film is based on a true story of therapist abuse and related essay written by Spicuzza.[3]

Plot

Lana (Jeanne Marie Spicuzza) a suburban writer, wife and mother, is seduced into bogus therapy by a possessed and demented hypnotherapist Ilse (Katy Colloton). Ilse employs the help of her patients, like Sweenie (R. Michael Gull). In a battle of good versus evil, Lana fights for her family against Ilse, who sets out to destroy them all.[4]

Cast

Release

The film had its world premiere at the LA Femme Film Festival in 2015.[5] It was released in Landmark Theatres before coming to streaming services through distributor XVIII Entertainment.[6] [7]

A segment of the film score, The Dinner Party, is on permanent exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.[8]

Reception

The film has been hailed by critics David Luhrssen, Bennet Pomerantz and Tony Sokol as "intriguing" and "original."[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Winning Recipe for Halloween: Popcorn, trick or treat candy and THE SCARAPIST. screenanarchy.com. 28 October 2016 . 2021-12-23.
  2. Web site: The Scarapist - Interview with Jeanne Marie Spicuzza. thecrazymind.com. 2021-12-23.
  3. Web site: The Scarapist. shepherdexpress.com. 12 December 2014 . 2021-12-23.
  4. Web site: The Doctor Is In! Time to Meet The Scarapist!. dreadcentral.com. 17 March 2016 . 2021-12-23.
  5. Web site: LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015- LAEMMLE THEATRE ON WILSHIRE BLVD BEVERLY HILLS-VENUE AND SCREENING SCHEDULE. lafemme.org. 2021-12-23.
  6. Web site: The Scarapist. landmarktheatres.com. 2021-12-23.
  7. Web site: Award-Winning Thriller THE SCARAPIST Makes SVOD Premiere This Holiday Season. broadwayworld.com. 2021-12-23.
  8. Web site: The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago. brooklynmuseum.org. 2021-12-23.
  9. Web site: "The Scarapist"tm is "in" following critics' award at Berlinale. lelezard.com. 12 April 2016 . 2021-12-23.
  10. Web site: THE SCARAPIST Wins Best Picture at Berlinale European Film Market. broadwayworld.com. 2021-12-23.

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