Sum of Existence (2005)

In the heart of an everyday town, Liz Murphy, an ordinary teenager, navigates the turmoil of adolescence alongside her parents, Mack and Karen, who grapple with their own marital struggles. Liz's life, already shadowed by her parents' economic strife, takes a dark turn when she becomes the fixation of Alex Miller, a disturbed hospital orderly grappling with the fallout of his wife's departure. In a chilling twist of fate, Liz falls prey to a brutal assault by Alex, an event that shatters her world, leaving her on the brink of life and death. Rescued and hospitalized, Liz is paralyzed by the trauma. Consumed by despair, she attempts to end her own life, a desperate act that prompts her parents to seek the help of Dr. Juliet King, a young and ambitious psychiatrist. Dr. King employs a revolutionary therapeutic technique, shrouding its details in mystery. Miraculously, Liz emerges apparently healed, her memories of the harrowing incident replaced with a fabricated tale of a two-month coma. But the echoes of the attack haunt those around her: her best friend Michelle, plagued by guilt for not protecting Liz, and her parents, whose fractured marriage crumbles under the weight of their daughter's tragedy. Meanwhile, Alex, irate that Liz has been spared the torment of her memories, turns his malevolence towards Dr. King. Feigning trauma, he manipulates his way into her therapy, exploiting her tendency to develop romantic entanglements with her patients. He also kidnaps Sarah, a young actress who portrayed Liz in a crime reenactment, hoping to rekindle Liz's suppressed memories. As Liz tries to regain some semblance of normalcy, she undergoes haunting nightmares and flashbacks, her mind wavering between her altered reality and the horrifying truth. This inner conflict takes a toll on Liz, leading to another suicide attempt. Her mind battles itself, her true memories striving to break free from the hypnotic barrier. In a desperate move, Dr. King lifts the hypnotic block, forcing Liz to confront the brutal reality of her past. Now aware of her ordeal, Liz yearns for solitude, seeking refuge from her overbearing parents. Along with her friend Michelle, she retreats to a local hotel, hoping to piece together her shattered life. But Alex, relentless in his twisted crusade, exploits Dr. King's vulnerability, imprisoning her in a cruel game of manipulation. Determined to reclaim Liz as his victim, he engineers a terrifying confrontation, setting the stage for a climactic showdown where the power of hypnosis is tested to its limits. Unbeknownst to him, Michelle and Dr. King manage to free themselves, setting off a thrilling chase that culminates in a startling clash of wills and the ultimate fight for survival.

Sum of Existence is a crime movie featuring Brooke Anderson.

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