Inmate

A young woman named Jenny is committed to a mental institution by her wealthy father, who believes she is suffering from a mental breakdown. Once inside, she discovers that the institution is run by a sadistic doctor who subjects his patients to brutal and unethical treatments. Jenny must find a way to escape before she becomes another victim of the doctor's madness.

While 'Inmate' (also known as 'The Student Body') garnered attention for its exploitation-style horror elements, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics. It is often cited as a cult film within the grindhouse circuit, appreciated more for its shock value and thematic elements than for its cinematic quality. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying its controversial subject matter and others criticizing its graphic content and weak narrative.

• Praised by some for its disturbing atmosphere and graphic horror.
• Criticized for its convoluted plot and exploitative nature.
• Seen as a product of its time, reflecting the anxieties and sensationalism of 1980s horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely polarized. Some viewers find the film to be a cult classic with a unique, albeit disturbing, premise. Others consider it gratuitous and poorly executed, with little redeeming value beyond its shock factor.

The film was originally released as 'The Student Body' and later re-released as 'Inmate' to capitalize on the popularity of asylum-themed horror films.