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Asylum (1972)

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Reviews Counted: 9 Fresh: 5  Rotten:4 Average Rating: 6.5/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Synopsis: Robert Bloch (PSYCHO) wrote this quartet of tales that fit together to solve a mystery that serves as the catalyst for each segment. The setup has a doctor who is trying to become the new head of an asylum has to figure which one of four patients held the position previously before he is allowed to... Robert Bloch (PSYCHO) wrote this quartet of tales that fit together to solve a mystery that serves as the catalyst for each segment. The setup has a doctor who is trying to become the new head of an asylum has to figure which one of four patients held the position previously before he is allowed to take over. So, one by one, each patient tells their story, leading to an unexpected finale. This is just about the best of the sub-genre of anthology horror films, as each segment works both as a stand alone film, and as part of the overall mystery. AKA "House of Crazies." [More]

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Starring: Peter Cushing, Charlotte Rampling, Britt Ekland, Patrick Magee, Herbert Lom

Director: Roy Ward Baker
Composer: Douglas Gamley

DVD Info

Release:

Jan 7, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 0
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 16:9

Audio:

  • (unspecified) - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Roy Ward Baker - Director; Neil Binney - Cammerman
  • Featurette - "Inside the Fear Factory"
  • Trailers

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus
  • Scene Access

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Biographies - Cast, Crew
  • Production Notes
  • Stills/Photos

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Almar Haflidason
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3.5/4

One of the best anthology horror films ever made

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06/17/08
Lucius Gore
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2.5/4

not as good as monster club, but still quite interesting

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10/28/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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2.5/4

Asylum tries telling similar tales (twice) and comes up pathetically short in the scare department.

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06/19/06
Jeremiah Kipp
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10/23/04
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05/04/03
J. Hoberman
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4.5/5

A great little gothic horror anthology. Track this one down if you can!

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07/26/02
Scott Weinberg
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