Eliza Graves
2014, Mystery & thriller, 1h 52m
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Stonehearst Asylum offers over-the-top fun for genre aficionados; for others, however, it's likely to prove a dull disappointment. Read critic reviews
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Jun 02, 2016On paper it works, sadly something got lost in translation.
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Jul 26, 2015Clever, well-acted, and entertainingly executed, Stonehearst Asylum is a nice under-the-radar psychological thriller piece. In it, we find a recent medical school grad taking up a position at a mental institution, turn of the century, only to find things are not as they seem. There are twists, turns, and horror, albeit with some raised eyebrows. That Stonehearst is even remotely compelling is due mostly to its cast, a talented ensemble team. None more exciting to watch, however, than Ben Kingsley, whose embodiment of his character steals the attention in every scene. To be sure, the twists do start to get ahead of the film, and the third act almost falls apart. Yet, the originality in the beginning, and the slow unveil make it standout, along with the strong performances. Interesting. 3.5/5 Stars
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Jul 13, 2015It's the acting department that sells this thriller set inside a mental institution as a young doctor slowly uncovers something amiss at the old isolated lunatic asylum for the rich and famous out in the middle of nowhere. (If you're gonna be anywhere with a lunatic, is there any place better than the middle of nowhere? And you can't answer if your married.) Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley ground the piece with their usual aplomb, framing the action in believability and setting up the matinee idols of Sturgess and Beckinsale for romantic fumblings in a padded cell ...
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Jun 28, 2015I'm always down for a good psychological thriller, and Stonehearst Asylum doesn't disappoint. I was thoroughly entertained the entire time. Good story, great acting, fantastic twists. This is a Netflix gem.Stephen S Super Reviewer
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