Bad Therapy is a 2020 American comedy thriller film directed by William Teitler from a screenplay by Nancy Doyne, based on the novel Judy Small by Doyne. It's been described as a mixture of thriller, comedy and drama. It stars Alicia Silverstone, Rob Corddry, and Michaela Watkins.
It was released on April 17, 2020, by Gravitas Ventures. Forgoing a theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was released to on-demand platforms.
Summary
Susan and Bob Howard, a married couple, attend marriage counseling from Judy Small, a manipulative and unhinged therapist.
Cast
Alicia Silverstone as Susan Howard
Rob Corddry as Bob Howard
Michaela Watkins as Judy Small
Haley Joel Osment as Reed
Aisha Tyler as Roxy
Sarah Shahi as Annabelle
David Paymer as Dr. Edward Kingsley
Dichen Lachman as Stern
John Ross Bowie as Nick
Ginger Gonzaga as Miranda
Flula Borg as Serge
Anna Pniowsky as Louise Howard
Erik Griffin as Principal Sykes
Gavin Leatherwood as Spit
Production
In May 2018, it was announced Sarah Shahi had joined the cast of the film, with William Teitler directing from a screenplay by Nancy Doyne, based upon her novel Judy Small. In July 2018, Alicia Silverstone, Rob Corddry and Michaela Watkins joined the cast of the film. In August 2018, Anna Pniowsky joined the cast of the film.
Release
In March 2020, Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film and set it for an April 17, 2020, release.
Reception
, of the reviews compiled by Rotten Tomatoes are positive, and have an average score of .