Asylum
Inspired by the true stories of whistle-blowers claiming asylum, Asylum is a satirical comedy about a government whistle-blower and a millionaire internet entrepreneur trapped together in the London embassy of a fictional Latin American country. Dan Hern is a serious, self-important egotist who is accused of leaking important documents. After a year in the El Rican embassy Dan is bored, depressed and has no hope of getting out - his only chance is to push his case in an interview with the Guardian. The embassy staff are struggling to attract people to the annual embassy ball, as Dan is old news and nobody wants to come. The Ambassador's oily son decides to offer sanctuary to another international fugitive named Ludo Backslash: a larger-than-life, childish hacker and internet pirate, who set up a file-sharing website and became public enemy number one among the global entertainment community.
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Plot Summary
A group of strangers find themselves confined to an eerie psychiatric hospital, unaware of the true sinister purpose behind their incarceration. As paranoia and suspicion grow among them, they must uncover the dark secrets of the asylum and confront the terrifying reality of their situation before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Asylum received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling imagery but found its plot convoluted and pacing uneven at times. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its psychological horror elements and others criticizing its narrative clarity.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its creepy atmosphere and effective jump scares.
- Criticized for a confusing plot and underdeveloped characters.
- Some viewers found the ending unsatisfying and abrupt.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely unavailable for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a real, abandoned asylum in Spain, adding to its authentic and chilling atmosphere.
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