The Swerve (2018)

Directed by

Dean Kapsalis

Genre

thriller, drama, horror

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

16

Rating

6.6 of 10 from 38 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A high school teacher named Holly struggles with a troubled marriage and painful memories in a quiet town. Her mental health unravels over time.

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What happens

The Swerve is a 2018 American horror drama film written and directed by Dean Kapsalis. It delves into the complexities of mental illness through the life of Holly, played by Azura Skye. As a high school teacher in a quiet town, Holly grapples with personal challenges, including a strained marriage and haunting memories. The film was released at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival on November 5, 2018. It was released at subsequent film festivals and became available via streaming. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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