---
title: "Shattered Mind"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shattered-mind-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 338391
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shattered Mind (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shattered-mind-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shattered Mind is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Jaffe/Braunstein Films, ACI, Pearson Television International. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mother’s fractured psyche unravels dark family secrets in this tense psychological thriller."

### Why Watch
- Heather Locklear delivers a compelling performance
- Explores complex themes of identity and trauma
- Atmospheric tension builds throughout

### Caveats & Content Note
- The pacing can feel uneven
- TV movie budget limits visual polish
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense emotional scenes and themes of mental illness, making it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, intense, dark, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/shattered-mind-1996#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephen Gyllenhaal
- **Networks / Studios**: Jaffe/Braunstein Films, ACI, Pearson Television International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Heather Locklear** as *Suzy Mitchell / Bonnie / Ginger / Victoria / D.J.*
- **François Chau** as *Resident*
- **Maggie Gyllenhaal** as *Clothes Clerk*
- **Michael C. Mahon** as *Jack*
- **Michael A. Nickles** as *Trevor*
- **J. Downing** as *Actor*
- **Brett Cullen** as *Sean*
- **Katherine LaNasa** as *Actress*
- **Alexa PenaVega** as *Actress*
- **Caitlin Wachs** as *Molly*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Shattered Mind released?
It premiered in the United States on May 27, 1996.

### Q: Who stars as the lead character?
Heather Locklear plays the central role.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours.

### Q: What genre does the movie belong to?
It is a psychological thriller with drama elements.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A woman with multiple personalities confronts dark family secrets after her father's death.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shattered Mind — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/338391)
- [Shattered Mind (1996) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/31828-shattered-mind/prehled/)
- [Shattered Mind (1996) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/86173-shattered-mind)
- [Shattered Mind 56% (1996) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/106200-shattered-mind)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*