The film explores the psychiatric themes and how consultant James Gilligan guided actors to portray realistic reactions and motivations. It also delves into the controversial practice of lobotomizing violent patients and the shift towards more humane pharma-psychology during the story's time period.
Shutter Island: Into the Lighthouse
The film explores its psychiatric themes, examining the collaborative process between filmmakers and consultant James Gilligan, who helped actors understand their characters' emotions and motivations through intense counseling sessions.
