Patient Killer (2015)

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Years after a patient killed himself under her care, a therapist finds herself reliving the case when a new patient with a similar condition asks for her help. But when her life begins spiraling out of control, she wonders if this is mere coincidence... or if there are more sinister forces at work.

Film Overview
"Patient Killer", released in 2015, is a psychological thriller directed by Casper Van Dien. The movie features Barbie Castro, Casper Van Dien, Victoria Pratt, and Stacey Dash. This suspense-filled plot tells the story of a distressed therapist who becomes embroiled in a lethal two-year-old unsolved case, blurring the line in between the mental and reality.

Main Plot
The thriller revolves around Victoria Wrightmar (Barbie Castro), a psychologist who utilizes hypnosis in her practice. In spite of her expert success, Victoria harbors regret for the death of a previous patient, Jason Feldon (Brian Gross), who committed suicide 2 years prior while under hypnosis, a technique she encouraged to help him handle the injury from a car crash.

Having lost her self-confidence and afflicted by guilt, she becomes a recluse. Nonetheless, this modifications when a counter-transference client, Harrison McLean (Richard Burgi), walks into her office, obviously manifesting indications of split personality disorder. The situation heightens when among the personalities he displays eerily looks like deceased Jason Feldon.

Twist in Story
Victoria Wrightmar, identified to uncover the reality, partner with her buddy and detective, Mike (Casper Van Dien), to explore the unsolved secrets of Jason's death, which they now believe might have been a murder. This consistent look for answers puts her face-to-face with her past, including her rocky relationship with her ex-husband, Derek Barris (Antoni Corone). Victoria notifications parallels in between Harrison's words and the events of Jason's life, making her think that Harrison is in some way linked to Jason's death.

Climax and Conclusion
Engrossed in the case, Victoria fails to realize the growing danger around her. As her examination deepens, she finds that her life and those near to her are at threat-- a cooling realization that brings house the complete effect and truth of the unfolding drama.

In the end, it is exposed that Derek, Victoria's ex-husband, who had actually likewise been Jason's therapist before her, was the real perpetrator. He had manipulated Harrison, another of his clients, to enact his vengeance versus Victoria.

General Theme
With its suspenseful narrative and thought-provoking drama, "Patient Killer" checks out numerous styles, including the misuse of professional power, mental adjustment, the repercussions of regret, and the depths people can go to seek revenge. The movie illustrates the harmful effects that unsettled guilt can have on one's psyche and how complex webs of deceit can damage lives.

Overall, "Patient Killer" excels in crafting a suspenseful thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seat while taking them on a mental rollercoaster ride, ending in unanticipated discoveries.

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