Bad Therapy (film)
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- William Teitler
- Gina Resnick
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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 |
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.
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]
Susan and Bob Howard, a married couple, attend marriage counseling from Judy Small, a manipulative and unhinged therapist.
Cast
- 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
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
In March 2020, Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for an April 17, 2020, release.[7]