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Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer

2025·Movie
1h 42min·NR
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic546.0Rotten Tomatoes84%58%
IMDb6.2Metacritic546.0Rotten Tomatoes84%58%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A struggling writer in the midst of a divorce befriends a retired serial killer who incidentally becomes his marriage counselor by day, and killing counselor for his next book by night.
Dark Comedy ThrillerPsychological Black ComedySatirical CrimeEccentric CharactersWriter's BlockSerial KillerUnconventional CounselingMorbid HumorCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Tolga Karaçelik
Written by:
Tolga Karaçelik
Produced by:
John Magaro, Britt Lower, Alex Peace
Composed by:
Nathan Klein, Ciara Elwis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer legally?

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Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer?

1 h 42 min

Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer?

Critics69
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer higher (69) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Türkiye, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer?

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