Regression
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
Actors: Ethan Hawke, David Thewlis, Emma Watson
PlotIn a small Minnesota town in 1990, detective Bruce Kenner investigates the case of young Angela, who accuses her father, John Gray, of an unspeakable crime. John's confession to the crime he doesn't remember committing kickstarts a complex investigation involving repressed memories. Psychology Professor Kenneth Raines is brought in to use regression therapy on John, and other townsfolk soon come forward with their own buried memories of ritualistic abuse. As more testimonies emerge, panic spreads through the community, leading to a deepening mystery embroiled with conspiracy theories and hysteria.
Kenner and Raines delve further into the case, confronting unsettling clues pointing to a possible satanic cult operating within the town. With each regressive session, the lines between truth and hallucination blur, causing Bruce to question the reliability of recovered memories and the real intent behind Angela’s allegations. Amid mounting pressure from higher authorities and rising fear among the townspeople, the detective must sift through layers of deceit and psychological manipulation, risking his own sanity in a desperate search for the truth. The heart of the investigation reveals troubling insights about human psychology and the power of suggestion.
Writers: Alejandro Amenábar
Release Date: 02 Oct 2015
Runtime: 106 min
Rating: R
Country: Spain, Canada, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Regression's Blu-ray offers solid video and engaging audio, yet the film itself, though atmospheric and well-crafted, lacks replay value and standout uniqueness.
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