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Movie poster: Asylum (1972)
🎬 Movie

Asylum

1972 · 88 min Horror
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1972
Country United Kingdom
Genre Horror
Director Roy Ward Baker
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (192 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: Roy Ward Baker

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Smith

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

Dr. Lionel Rutherford

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Byron

Britt Ekland

Britt Ekland

Lucy

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

Bruno

Charlotte Rampling

Charlotte Rampling

Barbara

Barbara Parkins

Barbara Parkins

Bonnie

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Dr. Martin

Sylvia Syms

Sylvia Syms

Ruth

Richard Todd

Richard Todd

Walter

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