Black Asylum
Black Asylum

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Black Asylum

2013
Movie
5 min
English

Black Asylum was originally planned as a feature, which has yet to happen. Instead, this 5-minute trailer was shot in order to try to tempt investors. It was screened at several film festivals including the Santa Monica International Film Festival.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users40%
Director: Igor IvanovGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of strangers wake up in a locked psychiatric ward with no memory of how they got there. As they try to piece together their pasts and escape their confinement, they discover that their shared amnesia might be connected to a dark secret within the asylum itself. They soon realize that the facility is not merely a prison, but a testing ground for something far more sinister.

Critical Reception

Black Asylum received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike. Many pointed to a convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of originality in its horror elements. While some acknowledged the atmosphere, it was largely overshadowed by narrative flaws.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired scares.

  • Characters are thinly written and fail to evoke empathy.

  • Despite a decent premise, the execution falls flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's confusing storyline and lack of genuine horror. Many felt the movie failed to deliver on its initial premise and that the acting was unconvincing.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Igor Ivanov, reportedly drew inspiration from classic psychological thrillers of the late 1970s and early 1980s, aiming for a retro feel that ultimately did not resonate with contemporary audiences.

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