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Regression

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 46m
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Ethan Hawke and Emma Watson in Regression (2015)
Set in Minnesota in 1990, Regression follows detective Bruce Kenner as he investigates the case of young Angela,, who accuses her father, John Gray, of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recollection admits guilt, renowned psychologist Dr. Raines is brought in to help him relive his memories and what they discover unmasks a horrifying nationwide mystery.
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A detective and a psychoanalyst uncover evidence of a satanic cult while investigating a young woman's terrifying past.A detective and a psychoanalyst uncover evidence of a satanic cult while investigating a young woman's terrifying past.A detective and a psychoanalyst uncover evidence of a satanic cult while investigating a young woman's terrifying past.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
40K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,678
260
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    • Director
      • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Writer
      • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Stars
      • Ethan Hawke
      • David Thewlis
      • Emma Watson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Writer
      • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Stars
      • Ethan Hawke
      • David Thewlis
      • Emma Watson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 139User reviews
    • 162Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Ethan Hawke
    Ethan Hawke
    • Bruce Kenner
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Kenneth Raines
    Emma Watson
    Emma Watson
    • Angela Gray
    Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
    • Rose Gray
    Lothaire Bluteau
    Lothaire Bluteau
    • Reverend Beaumont
    David Dencik
    David Dencik
    • John Gray
    Devon Bostick
    Devon Bostick
    • Roy Gray
    Aaron Ashmore
    Aaron Ashmore
    • George Nesbitt
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Police Chief Cleveland
    Adam Butcher
    Adam Butcher
    • Brody
    Jacob Neayem
    Jacob Neayem
    • Charlie
    Aaron Abrams
    Aaron Abrams
    • Farrell
    Catherine Disher
    Catherine Disher
    • Kate
    Danielle Bourgon
    Danielle Bourgon
    • Secretary at Police Station
    Julian Richings
    Julian Richings
    • Tom
    Kristian Bruun
    Kristian Bruun
    • Andrew
    Luke Marty
    Luke Marty
    • Officer
    Wendy Lyon
    Wendy Lyon
    • Norma
    • Director
      • Alejandro Amenábar
    • Writer
      • Alejandro Amenábar
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Emma Watson previously starred with David Thewlis in the Harry Potter franchise.
    • Goofs
      The poster of Polish Death/Black Metal Band Behemoth is from 2014 whereas the film is set in 1990.
    • Quotes

      Bruce Kenner: I am starting to use my head again.

    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Macbeth/Regression (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      That's Where the Blues Begin
      Written by Thomm Jutz and Peter Cronin

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    User reviews139

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    Top review
    5/10
    Tells a story rather than spewing out a string of special effects
    I don't think this one will take any prizes for acting, or even for its fairly modest special effects, but it has a reasonably intelligent script and enough tension and intrigue to keep the audience awake. It takes its inspiration from a wave of Satanic child abuse accusations and actual court cases that swept the world in the 1980s and 90s, but fizzled out with very little hard evidence emerging and very few convictions. Many blamed 'false memories' implanted by well-meaning counselors and psychologists and even the Press, unintentionally encouraging people in the creation of fantasies. 'Regression' tries to show how, in a manner reminiscent of the Salem witch trials, human suggestibility creates 'evidence' out of thin air, and delusional states become contagious. In doing this it is of course skating on thin ice, since similar ideas have often been used in attempts to discredit the claims of those reporting genuine 'historical' cases of assault or abuse.

    The resolution presented in 'Regression' is perhaps one of the least satisfying aspects of the film, and I was surprised that no reference was made to the fundamentalist Christian element for which parts of America are so famous.

    I think this one entertains, and after a slowish start builds up to quite a fast and dramatic pace in the second half. I would definitely recommend seeing it, but I don't think you would lose very much by waiting for it to get to rental or television.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 2015 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Truy Hồi Ký Ức
    • Filming locations
      • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Mod Producciones
      • First Generation Films
      • FilmNation Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,039
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $33,915
      • Feb 7, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,671,101
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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