Asylum Blackout
Asylum Blackout

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Asylum Blackout

2012
Movie
85 min
English

A group of cooks at an asylum for the criminally insane get locked in with the inmates during a massive thunderstorm

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: René ManzorGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special forces soldier, now working as an artist, is captured along with his girlfriend and a group of friends during a visit to a notorious abandoned asylum. The group soon discovers they are not alone, as a group of dangerous inmates, who have escaped and taken over the facility, begin to hunt them.

Critical Reception

Asylum Blackout received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some appreciating the gore and tension but others criticizing the thin characters and derivative storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high level of gore and intense chase sequences.

  • Criticized for its unoriginal plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some found the film to be a standard but watchable slasher flick.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available often mention the film's brutality and lack of substance. Some viewers found it to be a predictable but occasionally thrilling horror movie, while others felt it was a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Facility' before being changed to 'Asylum Blackout' for its international release.

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