The Asylum (2000)

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Writer/director John Stewart pays tribute to the golden age of British horror -- when Hammer Films and Amicus Productions ruled the grind-houses -- in this classically styled frightfest. Jenny (Steffanie Pitt) is a young woman who has been having horrible nightmares in which she revisits the murder of her mother when she was only six years old. Desperate to free herself from her traumatic past, Jenny and her boyfriend William (Nick Waring) visit the mental institution that Jenny's father (Patrick Mower) oversaw when she was a child. But Jenny soon discovers her dreams were prescient in a way she never imagined, as a killer begins to lay waste to the asylum's inmates and staff. The Asylum's supporting cast includes Ingrid Pitt, who starred in a number of classic British horror films and is also the mother of leading lady Steffanie Pitt. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Starring:: Steffanie Pitt, Ingrid Pitt, (more)

Director(s):: John Stewart

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of The Asylum

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 102 mins

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Director(s):: John Stewart

Writer(s):: John Stewart

Categories:: Horror

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	Tom S.

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

My spouse recently saw the recent 2005 "Asylum" release by director McKenzie. She decided to watch some of the other namesakes. This circa 2000 title by Stewart did not do well in the box office and I understand why. It's dark and muddy, the plot is weak, much of the acting is over-the-top. There is a nice plot idea buried in this movie, but keeping it hidden until the end for climactic reveal prevented everyone who left after the first horrible 30 minutes from seeing it. I can't recommend this film unless you need a sleep aid.

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	Joseph W.

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful

This movie leaves a lot to be desired. But then I ordered it; I drink very little so I think I need to see my doctor. Believe this was an acting class that got out of control.