The Experiment
THE EXPERIMENT is the story of the nurse Gert, who is appointed as headmistress of a special children's home, owned by the Danish state in Greenland, 1951. The children's home is intended to accommodate 16 carefully selected Greenlandic children, who have just come home after a year of civilization in Denmark. Now they are to be introduced into the Greenlandic community as role models. Gert, who lives alone and has no family, accepts the assignment with pride. She is idealistic and ambitious and feels passionate about saving Greenland from destitution. The means to this end is to educate and civilize the 16 children in the Danish language and culture, so they can spearhead Greenland's transformation from being a poor hunter society to being an equal part of Denmark. Due to her blind faith in the experiment, Gert underestimates the obvious personal costs to the children. And when the children as well as the Danish state fail her...
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Plot Summary
In this psychological thriller, a group of men volunteers for a scientific study simulating life in a prison, divided into guards and prisoners. As the experiment intensifies, the lines between roles blur, leading to escalating violence and a breakdown of control. The participants are pushed to their psychological limits as the experiment spirals into a dangerous and unpredictable situation.
Critical Reception
The Experiment received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its intense atmosphere and performances, many found the plot derivative and the execution lacking depth. Audiences also had a divided response, with some appreciating the suspense and others criticizing its bleakness and predictability.
What Reviewers Say
- Praiseworthy for its chilling premise and some strong performances.
- Criticized for being a less effective remake of a German film.
- Noted for its descent into predictable psychological horror.
- Lacked originality and failed to deliver a truly thought-provoking experience.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Experiment' to be a dark and unsettling film, with many appreciating the tension and the actors' efforts. However, a significant portion of viewers felt it was too grim, lacked a satisfying resolution, and was overly similar to its predecessor, 'Das Experiment'.
Fun Fact
The film is an American remake of the 2001 German film 'Das Experiment,' which itself was based on the true story of the Stanford prison experiment.
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