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.

Bad Therapy
Official poster
Directed byWilliam Teitler
Written byNancy Doyne
Produced by
  • William Teitler
  • Gina Resnick
Starring
CinematographyRob Givens
Edited byDavid Leonard
Production
company
  • Varient
Distributed byGravitas Ventures
Release date
  • April 17, 2020 (2020-04-17)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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Susan and Bob Howard, a married couple, attend marriage counseling from Judy Small, a manipulative and unhinged therapist.

Cast

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Production

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In 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

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In March 2020, Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for an April 17, 2020, release.[7]

Reception

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As of October 2021, 7% of the 14 reviews compiled by Rotten Tomatoes are positive, and have an average score of 4.4/10.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Bad Therapy". Common Sense Media. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  2. ^ "Bad Therapy". Roger Ebert. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 26, 2018). "Alicia Silverstone Set For Marriage Counselor Comedy 'Judy Small'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  6. ^ McNary, Dave (August 3, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Anna Pniowsky Starring in Comedy 'Judy Small'". Variety. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  7. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (March 5, 2020). "Alicia Silverstone Comedy 'Bad Therapy' Picked Up By Gravitas Ventures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Bad Therapy (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
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