Film Overview"The Scribbler" is a 2014 American thriller movie directed by John Suits and written by Daniel Schaffer. It is based upon his graphic novel of the very same name and centers on a lady suffering from split personality condition. The movie stars Katie Cassidy, Garret Dillahunt, Eliza Dushku, Kunal Nayyar, Billy Campbell, and more.
Plot SummaryThe film introduces Suki (Katie Cassidy), who has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and institutionalised in a mental facility. After many stopped working treatments, her medical professional recommends an extreme and speculative treatment called 'The Siamese Burn' which is suggested to eliminate any extra characters a person may have.
After Suki is launched, she transfers to a halfway house called Juniper Towers, which is implied for completely cured or individuals who are showing indications of peace of mind. The building's residents have extreme mental disorders, and weird deaths have actually been taking place in the tower. The meat of the movie's story starts when Suki tries to discover the reality behind these strange events.
The story is informed in a non-linear style, framing Suki's stories with scenes from her questioning by a homicide investigator, played by Eliza Dushku, about the numerous deaths in the building. Suki's stories reveal that her treatment progressed to the point where only her primary personality and 'the scribbler' stayed, the latter manifesting as unusual works and illustrations that handle a communicative nature.
Styles and ReceptionThe movie oscillates in a world that mixes aspects of an existential psychological thriller and a graphic novel mystery, producing an aesthetically stark and intriguing atmosphere that fits its uncanny subjects. It explores an intricate theme of personhood and identity, exploring the concept of what elements build our identities, and what takes place when those are stripped away.
'The Scribbler' efforts to challenge audiences with concerns about sanity, identity, and what it means to be 'normal.' While these efforts are relatively successfully executed through its unconventional storytelling and visual style, the general reception was blended. Some applauded its visual style and unusual story, while others felt that its effort to translate a graphic novel to screen faltered in successfully blending the multi-layered plot, dark themes, and strange characters.
Conclusion'The Scribbler' is a movie that breaks away from mainstream stories and takes audiences on an eerie, mental journey through the eyes of a protagonist fumbling with her identity. With its raw exploration of mental disorder combined with a mind-bending plot filled with suspense, 'The Scribbler' makes sure to interest fans of dark mental thrillers and neo-noir aesthetics. In spite of the blended viewpoints surrounding it, the movie's narrative complexity and visual audacity make it a distinct piece within its genre.
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