Psycho Therapy (Steve Buscemi cri-fi movie: trailer).
If you thought marriage counselling was intense, imagine discovering your therapist moonlights as a retired serial killer. Welcome to Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer, where Steve Buscemi’s unhinged advice might just save a marriage… or turn it into a bloodbath.
In this deliciously twisted cri-fi stroke comedy-drama, John Magaro’s struggling writer, Keane, finds himself creatively constipated and turns to Buscemi’s character, Kollmick, for some authentic insight into the mind of a killer. So far, so logical. Unfortunately, Keane’s wife Suzie (played by Britt Lower) mistakes Kollmick for a marriage counsellor, not a consultant in creative homicide — and that’s when things get messy.
With Buscemi’s signature blend of bug-eyed intensity and unsettling charm, Kollmick’s “marriage advice” ranges from eyebrow-raising to full-blown madness. As he worms his way into the couple’s life, his chaotic guidance starts to push both Keane and Suzie to the brink. Think Dr. Phil, if Dr. Phil had a basement full of trophies that weren’t awards.
The real twist? While Keane’s creative block persists, Suzie seems to be discovering a rather… practical side to Kollmick’s advice. Let’s just say there’s a good chance she’s picking up more than just tips on communication and compromise. The question isn’t whether their marriage will survive — it’s whether anyone else in their social circle will.
Director Tolga Karaçelik’s English-language debut is shaping up to be a darkly comedic gem, blending domestic tension with Buscemi’s trademark brand of jittery lunacy. The film wowed audiences at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, earning itself a well-deserved runner-up spot in the Narrative competition. Perhaps Kollmick’s advice is more relatable than we’d like to admit?
So, if you fancy a film that makes Gone Girl look like a Jane Austen adaptation, clear your schedule for April 4, 2025. And if you’re taking relationship advice from a guy with Buscemi’s thousand-yard stare… maybe keep the sharp objects locked away.
