Asylum (1972) movie poster

Asylum (1972)

"You have nothing to lose but your mind."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 50% (RT: 36%, MC: 65) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Horror

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Director
Roy Ward Baker
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (192 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
36%
Metacritic
65
Cast
Peter Cushing as Smith
Patrick Magee as Dr. Lionel Rutherford
Herbert Lom as Byron
Britt Ekland as Lucy
Barry Morse as Bruno
Barbara Parkins as Bonnie
Robert Powell as Dr. Martin
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 192 votes. Critics scored it lower at 50%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum and must pass a test by interviewing four patients. He must figure out which of the patients, is in fact, the doctor that he would be replacing if hired. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Asylum is a 1972 horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker. A young psychiatrist applies for a job at a mental asylum and must pass a test by interviewing four patients. He must figure out which of the patients, is in fact, the doctor that he would be replacing if hired.

The film has been rated by 192 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, Asylum delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Asylum (1972) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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