About Bad Therapy

Bad Therapy is a 2020 American comedy film that pivots around a couple go through the quirks of marriage counseling. The movie tells about the story of Bob and Susan Howard, a couple who seek the help of a marriage counselor, Judy Small. However, Judy has her ways of treatment which are far from conventional. As she dives deep into Bob's and Susan's personal lives, they begin to notice the negative effects. "Bad Therapy" offers a mix of dark comedy and drama and showcases the unpredictable nature of human relationships and mental health issues.

Making / Production

Bad Therapy is based on the book "Bob Howard and the Night of the Divorce" by Nancy Doyne. The film is directed by William Teitler, produced by Gina Resnick and Teitler, and the screenplay is written by Nancy Doyne. The movie was released on April 17, 2020, by Gravitas Ventures following its initial release on April 15, 2020.

Actors

• Roseanna Arquette as Judy Small - Arquette excellently played the eccentric and manipulative therapist, making the audience question conventional therapies.
• Rob Corddry as Bob Howard - Corddry, given his comedic background, turned Bob Howard into a somewhat relatable yet disturbed character trying to navigate his complex relationship.
• Alicia Silvertone as Susan Howard - Alicia balanced the role of a troubled wife who's dealing with a tricky marriage and therapy, bringing a sense of realism to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the book "Bob Howard and the Night of the Divorce" written by the film's screenwriter Nancy Doyne.
• Bad Therapy is William Teitler's second feature film as a director after his debut with "Toilet Stories" from 2017.

Quotes

• "You can be difficult... I sometimes think you could benefit from speaking to a professional." - Bob Howard
• "People in LA often need therapy, and lucky for them there are plenty of options." - Judy Small

Music / Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of Bad Therapy includes a compilation of songs that complement the movie’s dark and comedic undertones.
• Composed by Holly Amber Church, the original score for the film brilliantly captures the transition of the plot from humor to psychological drama.