Psychotropica

Psychotropica

Psychotropica

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Psychotropica

2009

1h 33m

5.1(7 votes)

Fantasy

Overview

A confused and tormented young man (known only as 'The Patient') relates his dreams and memories to a mysterious and sadistic doctor. As The Patient dives deeper into his mental landscape he discovers a shocking truth.

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Damien Sage

Tiffany Titmouse

Aeryn Suin

Artemicion Zirconia

Maximillian Magick

Braden West

Mychael Valentine

Bob Frezza

Bruce Delrich

Kurtwood Jones

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Directed by: Damien Sage
Written by: Sergio Mauroforte

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