Asylum
The teenager Madison McBride is traumatized by the loss of her deranged father when she was nine years old and the suicide of her beloved brother Brandon one year ago. She decides to join the Richard Miller University, where Brandon committed suicide, to overcome her demons. While walking to her dorm, she meets the weird janitor Wilbur Mackey that tells her that the place is haunted.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students are given the task of interviewing patients at a decaying, abandoned asylum for a psychology class project. As they delve deeper into the history of the institution and its former inmates, they uncover a dark and terrifying secret. They soon realize they are not alone and become targets of a sinister presence within the asylum's walls.
Critical Reception
Asylum (2008) received largely negative reviews from critics and was a commercial disappointment. The film was criticized for its predictable plot, reliance on jump scares, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences generally found it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on tired horror tropes and jump scares.
- Lacks originality and fails to create a compelling narrative.
- The performances are uninspired, contributing to the film's overall weakness.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's unoriginality and excessive reliance on predictable scares. Many viewers found the plot to be weak and the characters unengaging, leading to a generally unfavorable reception.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at the abandoned former psychiatric hospital, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, in Weston, West Virginia, which is known for its haunted reputation.
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