Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer

In the ending of Psycho Therapy, we see the lines between fiction and reality blur as Keane’s true story unfolds alongside his fictional work. Keane’s novel about life in 40,000 BC features a society that struggles with primal instincts and the brutality of survival, mirroring the chaos in his own life. The film suggests that human relationships are often based on a cycle of conflict, trust, and dependence—similar to the relationship between the Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. Inside Keane’s mind, marriage and love are portrayed as primal bonds, complicated by darker instincts like dominance and violence.

As the story reaches its climax, Keane and his partner Suzie are caught up in a series of chaotic, almost surreal events involving kidnapping, drugging, and violence, all under the influence of Kollmick, the supposed serial killer turned mentor. Suzie, who initially suspects her husband of murderous intentions, ends up being pulled into the same dark spiral, even accidentally killing a man in her moment of rage and confusion. The finale reveals that Suzie has embraced her newfound ruthlessness, hinting at her potential transformation into a killer herself. This shift signifies that love and trust in their relationship have given way to primal, destructive impulses, echoing the earlier theme of survival and conflict.

The movie’s closing shot shows the book Keane had been working on—about ancient humans fighting for survival—juxtaposed against the current chaos triggered by these modern “primal” instincts. It underscores the idea that beneath the veneer of civility, human nature remains driven by instinct, violence, and the need for dominance. The ending leaves viewers questioning whether these cycles of chaos are inevitable in relationships and human nature. It raises profound questions about love, morality, and the darker aspects of the human psyche, suggesting that when primal impulses take over, the boundary between love and violence becomes dangerously thin. The question remains: how far would love go before it turns into obsession, and when do our basic instincts overpower our morality? The film closes with a chilling reminder that such darkness might never truly be suppressed—only repressed—leaving the audience to ponder the thin line separating civilization from savagery.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:03