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Asylum

PG19721h 28mRoy Ward Baker
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 36% · Metacritic 65
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"You have nothing to lose but your mind."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is Asylum (1972) about?

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.

Who stars in Asylum?

Asylum stars Peter Cushing (Smith), Patrick Magee (Dr. Lionel Rutherford), Herbert Lom (Byron), Britt Ekland (Lucy), Barry Morse (Bruno). The film was directed by Roy Ward Baker.

How long is Asylum?

Asylum has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated PG.

Is Asylum worth watching?

Asylum holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 36. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Asylum?

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