Escape from Broadmoor
Escape from Broadmoor

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Escape from Broadmoor

1948
Movie
38 min
English

A maniac killer returns to the scene of a ten-year-old crime, only to find the ghost of a murdered servant girl waiting to exact her revenge.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: J. Elder WillsGenres: Crime, Drama, Film Noir

Plot Summary

A young doctor is framed for a crime he didn't commit and sent to the notorious Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum. While inside, he navigates the dangerous environment, trying to prove his innocence and find a way to escape before his sanity is compromised. He must outwit both the prison authorities and the inmates.

Critical Reception

This British crime drama is a lesser-known entry in the film noir genre. While it effectively captures the bleak atmosphere of its setting, it is generally regarded as a B-movie with a straightforward plot and predictable twists. Performances are functional, and the direction is competent but not groundbreaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent, but unremarkable B-movie thriller.

  • Features a standard crime plot with limited surprises.

  • The film noir atmosphere is present but not deeply explored.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce for this older film, but available comments suggest it's a serviceable crime drama for fans of the genre, though not a standout.

Fun Fact

The film was shot at Bray Studios in Berkshire, England, which later became famous for Hammer Horror productions.

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