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]
Summary
Susan and Bob Howard, a married couple, attend marriage counseling from Judy Small, a manipulative and unhinged therapist.
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]
Reception
As of October 2021[update], 7% of the 14 reviews compiled by Rotten Tomatoes are positive, and have an average score of 4.4/10.[8]
References
^"Bad Therapy". Common Sense Media. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
