The Scarapist
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| Written by | Jeanne Marie Spicuzza |
| Produced by | Jeanne Marie Spicuzza |
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| Cinematography | Sean Gelles |
| Edited by | Synthian Sharp |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Scarapist is a 2015 American suspense thriller film written and directed by Jeanne Marie Spicuzza, with co-direction and editing by Synthian Sharp.[1][2] The film is based on a true story of therapist abuse and related essay written by Spicuzza.[3]
Plot
[edit]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.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Jeanne Marie Spicuzza as Lana
- Katy Colloton as Ilse
- R. Michael Gull as Sweenie
- Kyle Walsh as Nathan
- Nathaniel Ross as Steve
Release
[edit]The film had its world premiere at the LA Femme Film Festival in 2015.[5] It was released in Landmark Theatres before coming to streaming services through distributor XVIII Entertainment.[6][7]
A segment of the film score, The Dinner Party, is on permanent exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum.[8]
Reception
[edit]The film has been hailed by critics David Luhrssen, Bennet Pomerantz and Tony Sokol as "intriguing" and "original."[9]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref |
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| 2016 | VDKUF Award | Best Picture | Jeanne Marie Spicuzza | Won | [10] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "A Winning Recipe for Halloween: Popcorn, trick or treat candy and THE SCARAPIST". screenanarchy.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "The Scarapist - Interview with Jeanne Marie Spicuzza". thecrazymind.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "The Scarapist". shepherdexpress.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "The Doctor Is In! Time to Meet The Scarapist!". dreadcentral.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "LA FEMME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2015- LAEMMLE THEATRE ON WILSHIRE BLVD BEVERLY HILLS-VENUE AND SCREENING SCHEDULE" (PDF). lafemme.org. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "The Scarapist". landmarktheatres.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "Award-Winning Thriller THE SCARAPIST Makes SVOD Premiere This Holiday Season". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago". brooklynmuseum.org. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ ""The Scarapist"tm is "in" following critics' award at Berlinale". lelezard.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
- ^ "THE SCARAPIST Wins Best Picture at Berlinale European Film Market". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.