Minnesota, 1990. Detective Bruce Kenner investigates the case of young Angela, who accuses her father, John Gray, of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recollection admits guilt, renowned psychologist Dr. Raines is brought in to help him relive his memories and what they discover unmasks a horrifying nationwide mystery.
Minnesota, 1990. Detective Bruce Kenner investigates the case of young Angela, who accuses her father, John Gray, of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recollection admits guilt, renowned psychologist Dr. Raines is brought in to help him relive his memories and what they discover unmasks a horrifying nationwide mystery.
The film critically examines the phenomenon of repressed memories and mass hysteria, highlighting the dangers of suggestion and unverified accusations within the justice system, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on a psychological thriller, offering no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit engagement with DEI themes.
The film portrays the Christian community and its pastor as well-meaning, though susceptible to the mass hysteria surrounding the alleged satanic cult. The narrative does not critique Christianity itself, but rather the human vulnerability to suggestion and fear within a community context, ultimately debunking the false accusations rather than the faith.
Regression does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The plot centers on a psychological thriller involving a detective, a young woman, and a satanic panic, with no narrative elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Regression is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this portrayal.
Regression is an original film with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this film, thus there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
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