Asylum

2008·Movie
1h 33min
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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Asylum fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The teenager Madison McBride is traumatized by the loss of her deranged father when she was nine years old and the suicide of her beloved brother Brandon one year ago. She decides to join the Richard Miller University, where Brandon committed suicide, to overcome her demons. While walking to her dorm, she meets the weird janitor Wilbur Mackey that tells her that the place is haunted.
Psychological ThrillerSupernatural ElementsGothic AtmosphereTeenage TraumaMystery & IntrigueDisturbed ProtagonistDark SecretsExploration of Mental InstabilityCampus Setting

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Asylum

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Where can I stream Asylum legally?

Asylum is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Asylum worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 4 and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Asylum rated?

Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is Asylum?

1 h 33 min

Asylum runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Asylum?

Critics51
Audiences40

Not quite. Critics rate Asylum higher (51) than audiences (40). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Asylum in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Asylum?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Asylum in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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