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Unstable

  • TV Movie
  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
477
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Unstable (2009)
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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.

  • Director
    • Don McBrearty
  • Writer
    • Charles F. Bohl
  • Stars
    • Shiri Appleby
    • David Alpay
    • Charlotte Sullivan
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    477
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don McBrearty
    • Writer
      • Charles F. Bohl
    • Stars
      • Shiri Appleby
      • David Alpay
      • Charlotte Sullivan
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shiri Appleby
    Shiri Appleby
    • Megan Walker
    David Alpay
    David Alpay
    • Woody Monroe
    Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan
    • Samantha Walker
    John Bourgeois
    John Bourgeois
    • Dan Walker
    Kathy Baker
    Kathy Baker
    • Betty Walker
    Salvatore Antonio
    Salvatore Antonio
    • Jimmy
    Kate Trotter
    Kate Trotter
    • Constance Cole
    Patrick Garrow
    Patrick Garrow
    • Jessie MacAllister
    Ennis Esmer
    Ennis Esmer
    • Eric Kellogg
    James McGowan
    James McGowan
    • Rupert Carlyle
    Sarah Podemski
    Sarah Podemski
    • Markie
    Jo Chim
    Jo Chim
    • Ms. Chim
    Tattiawna Jones
    Tattiawna Jones
    • Store Clerk
    Jane Luk
    Jane Luk
    • Nurse
    Ann Turnbull
    • Wife at Party
    Rebecca Amare
    • Receptionist
    James Arnold
    • Lawyer
    Michael Barbuto
    • Impound Officer
    • Director
      • Don McBrearty
    • Writer
      • Charles F. Bohl
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    5leomoviecritic

    A newlywed is either unstable or new new husband wants her that way

    A whirlwind courtship has newlywed (Shiri Appleby)thinking she's in bliss. She's the beloved daughter of a wonderful set of wealthy parents and has a tight relationship with her stepsister. She was in an abusive relationship in the past and her psychiatrist had been working with her on her precarious mental state much of it having to do with that abusive lover from the past. From day one of her courtship with her lover turned husband little things were happening, things misplaced,and more. She's trying valiantly to hold on to her sanity and decide if her husband wants her unstable or she sabotaging herself. I liked her spunk.

    This new TV movie is is a bit predictable but a decent entry to to this genre.
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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.
    3Prismark10

    Back to a right state

    Lifetime decides to do an updated version of Gaslight. Shiri Appleby is Megan who is recovering from a mental breakdown. She comes from a wealthy family, her father is in the security business and she has been supported in her recovery by her mother and step sister.

    She gets caught up in a whirlwind romance with a nice guy bank clerk Woody (David Alpay) but soon after she gets married puzzling things happen such as things being misplaced which makes her doubt her sanity.

    Megan believes to doubt her husband and thinks she is sabotaging her life and making her believe she is unstable again but for what purpose? Even her family are unsure of her mental state.

    This is very much a run of the mill Lifetime thriller. It kind of feels and looks low key and cheap. Decent enough performances although Kathy Baker is wasted. The film never manages to be even average though.

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    • Trivia
      Tattiawna Jones was born in Mantiouwadge, Ontario, Canada.
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      Remake of Gaslight (1940)

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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
      • ITV Global Entertainment
      • ITV Studios Global Distribution
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
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