Regression

 

Regression 2015

• Director: Alejandro Amenábar
• Seen by this director: The Others, Tesis
• Based on the book: no
• Cast: Ethan Hawke, Emma Watson, David Thewlis, Dale Dickey, David Dencik, Devon Bostick
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• Ethan Hawke – many, including Hamlet
• Emma Watson – many.
• David Thewlis – many.
• Dale Dickey – many.
• David Dencik – No Time to Die, Chernobyl, Snömannen, Top of the Lake, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Män som hatar kvinnor, Upp till kamp
• Why? The cast.
• Seen: 19 February 2024 

       John (Dencik) is accused of sexually abusing his daughter Angela (Watson). The cop (Hawke) is investigating. A psychologist (Thewlis) tries hypnosis on him to prompt regression to open the door to his memories. Satanism has also been reported in the town.

       I’m not sure the world needs another film about Satanism but Hawke, Watson and Thewlis are always fun to see. The question is, why are they in this film? The point made about created memories is worth pondering on, however. 

2 ½ * of 5