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Asylum of Darkness
2012
Movie
117 min
English
Mental patient Dwight Stroud escapes from an asylum and is mistaken for a motivational speaker named Artemis Finch who has money and women at his command. Dwight accepts the craziness of the situation, but as strange faceless figures begin to hunt him down, Dwight must deal with an escalating spiral of supernatural danger and hallucinations.
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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Tony Newton•Genres: Horror, Thriller
Plot Summary
A group of strangers wake up in a mysterious asylum with no memory of how they got there. As they try to escape, they uncover a dark secret about the institution and realize they may be part of a sinister experiment. Their fight for survival becomes a desperate battle against both the asylum's supernatural forces and their own suppressed pasts.
Critical Reception
Asylum of Darkness received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often criticized for its predictable plot and generic horror elements. However, some viewers appreciated its atmosphere and performances from established horror actors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for attempting a suspenseful atmosphere.
Criticized for its unoriginal horror tropes and weak storyline.
Performances by horror veterans were noted, but couldn't save the film.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Asylum of Darkness' is not readily available in public databases.
Fun Fact
The film features a reunion of sorts for actors Danielle Harris and Michael Berryman, who had previously appeared together in Rob Zombie's 'The Devil's Rejects'.
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