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2015 American psychological thriller film
The Scarapist
Directed by
Written byJeanne Marie Spicuzza
Produced byJeanne Marie Spicuzza
Starring
  • Jeanne Marie Spicuzza
  • Katy Colloton
  • R. Michael Gull
  • Kyle Walsh
CinematographySean Gelles
Edited bySynthian Sharp
Music by
Release date
  • October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)
Running time81 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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.

Cast

  • Jeanne Marie Spicuzza as Lana
  • Katy Colloton as Ilse
  • R. Michael Gull as Sweenie
  • Kyle Walsh as Nathan
  • Nathaniel Ross as Steve

Release

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

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

Reception

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

Awards

Year Award Category Recipients Result Ref
2016 VDKUF Award Best Picture Jeanne Marie Spicuzza Won

See also

References

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  8. "The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago". brooklynmuseum.org. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  9. ""The Scarapist"tm is "in" following critics' award at Berlinale". lelezard.com. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  10. "THE SCARAPIST Wins Best Picture at Berlinale European Film Market". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.

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