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Unstable

  • TV Movie
  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
445
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Unstable (2009)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
After an abusive, dangerous relationship, a wealthy pampered new bride who has been under psychiatric care for mental issues is either sabotaging herself and her husband or her new husband i... Read allAfter an abusive, dangerous relationship, a wealthy pampered new bride who has been under psychiatric care for mental issues is either sabotaging herself and her husband or her new husband is rapidly making her unstable.After an abusive, dangerous relationship, a wealthy pampered new bride who has been under psychiatric care for mental issues is either sabotaging herself and her husband or her new husband is rapidly making her unstable.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
445
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  • Director
    • Don McBrearty
  • Writer
    • Charles F. Bohl(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shiri Appleby
    • David Alpay
    • Charlotte Sullivan
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  • Director
    • Don McBrearty
  • Writer
    • Charles F. Bohl(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shiri Appleby
    • David Alpay
    • Charlotte Sullivan
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    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Shiri Appleby
    Shiri Appleby
    • Megan Walkeras Megan Walker
    David Alpay
    David Alpay
    • Woody Monroeas Woody Monroe
    Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan
    • Samantha Walkeras Samantha Walker
    John Bourgeois
    John Bourgeois
    • Dan Walkeras Dan Walker
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Betty Walkeras Betty Walker
    Salvatore Antonio
    Salvatore Antonio
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Kate Trotter
    Kate Trotter
    • Constance Coleas Constance Cole
    Patrick Garrow
    Patrick Garrow
    • Jessie MacAllisteras Jessie MacAllister
    Ennis Esmer
    Ennis Esmer
    • Eric Kelloggas Eric Kellogg
    James McGowan
    James McGowan
    • Rupert Carlyleas Rupert Carlyle
    Sarah Podemski
    Sarah Podemski
    • Markieas Markie
    Jo Chim
    Jo Chim
    • Ms. Chimas Ms. Chim
    Tattiawna Jones
    Tattiawna Jones
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    Jane Luk
    Jane Luk
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    Ann Turnbull
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    Rebecca Amare
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    • Director
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      • Charles F. Bohl(screenplay)
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      Tattiawna Jones was born in Mantiouwadge, Ontario, Canada.
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    User reviews9

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    predictable, but still well done and suspenseful
    A woman, who was in an abusive relationship that had broken her mentally and took her 4 years to get back on her feet after her breakdown, finally managed to get her life back on track. she meets a man who seems comfortable with her situation (she's still on meds), they fall in love, get married... BUT things start to happen, as our heroine misplaces her keys, her phone, the shirt she bought in the color green is suddenly red, and everybody thinks she's becoming crazy again, even her husband. But, as always, there's more than meets the eye... or is it?!

    A psychological thriller that uses plot-lines that we all have seen before, and you can guess from the get-go what's going to happen. but still, this movie is very well done. the story has a good pace that doesn't let up, some logical twists, great writing and directing, and some fine acting from all actors involved.

    But, all the credit goes to Shiri Appleby. I was waiting for her to do a role like that, something complicated, and she managed to do it perfectly. And, if you have seen her in other projects, then you know that she can really act. she was amazing here, playing a heroine who is somewhat crazy, paranoid but still knows how to survive and protect herself and keeping herself from breaking-down again.

    All in all, a great movie, something you can watch on a Sunday afternoon or on a rainy evening, and you would not be disappointed. Sure, not the greatest film ever, but it's suspenseful, well acted and directed, and entertaining, and the major plus- Shiri Appleby.

    final score: 9 out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Lifetime TV
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Atrapada por el pasado
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Automatic Pictures
      • Muse Entertainment Enterprises
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      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
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