Dual Mania

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Audience Member Even though there are no major stars in this movie called, "Dual Mania" it really delivers the chills and thrills that bigger movies come off as very predictable and safe. Not this thriller. It actually felt like a documentary in certain scenes, and the actors did a great job in showing the secret personas of people. I was shocked to see how this seemingly simple story turned to turn up the shock factors. Overall, scary, very intense and original storyline which included racial undertones. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Cheyenne G In the Indie Film community, the long-awaited release of Dual Mania, the thriller from Director, Joseph Strickland, was over in 2018. During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, it was on my watchlist of films that I was anxious to see. I watched the film again today and, again, I was really pleased. So much so that I had to write my opinion of what I will call my own personal review. First off, I want to say that I loved this film! Indie films, in general, are my jam and thrillers in particular. Dual Mania fit the bill for me. I did note that while the production value fell prey to certain intrinsic limitations usually experienced in the Indie market (e.g., limited locations, film quality, cameras, sound, and lighting), that didn't deter my interest in the film and my intrigue with the storyline. In addition, I think the film's writing and directing were exceptional. Also, the film got a lot of attention from the Indie Market. Cool! The film's protagonist, Steven Livingston, an African American psychotherapist, is pitted against Tommy Valentine, his new Caucasian patient who turns out to be a DEEPLY disturbed dude. A great take on a role reversal. The film drives the reality that regardless of what one person may think they deserve and the jealousies that motivate us, we are more alike than we think we are. The slow buildup of tension between the two works well with Tommy's growing jealousy of Steven and what Steven has accomplished and serves up a jaw-dropping classic confrontation complete with an existential intonation. But no spoiler alerts from me (I hate those). You'll just have to see the movie. In my opinion, check it out. I'm looking forward to whatever Joseph Strickland has in store for his next project. This one was pretty cool! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This film isn't a snooze fest. It's pretty unconventional but definitely exciting and unsettling story. Me and my bros thought it was a crazy film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member I found this movie completely by accident. I had heard about this movie before but I didn't know what to expect. Oh, my God! Splendid psychological thriller that doesn't hold nothing back. And I do mean literally. Very intense. Theme is vaguely similar to Red Dragon, The Watcher, etc. but somewhat different. Some scenes made me wonder if this was a documentary. Mental health is real! I would recommend this twisted, madhouse of a movie only for people who truly enjoy serious suspense thrillers. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member A friend told me to look into this movie and that I'll like it! He is not wrong at all, I really liked the movie with its edgy characters, The mood of the whole movie is chilling and suspenseful to the end! I truly enjoyed the movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member I really loved the way the story was told! the characters are memorable, the plot is different from other movies, all around great movie to see, if you love a great thrillers take the time to see this movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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