I recommend it but I can't say much more other than I liked the cast (Don't want to spoil it). I was wrong, and never bored getting from one scene to the next. The story was so that it kept my interest as I kept wondering where it was going to go with all this and I felt at one point it would turn out a bit cliché. I'm not a fan of 'old time-y' films but this was a good watch. "Stonehearst Asylum" is an insane, Gothic thriller with a lot of chills, thrills, and fun to be had along the way. This one isn't it, but it is nonetheless a solid, sturdy piece of entertainment. There's probably a brilliant, award-worthy film to be made about the inhumane way the medical practice dealt with the mentally ill in the past. While the film might lack some the macabre drama and dark humor of the original Edgar Allan Poe tale, it still does a fine job of conveying a creepy, engaging thriller with a brilliant Gothic atmosphere and fine performances from its terrific ensemble cast. Anderson clearly takes delight in all the proceedings, which is one of the reasons the film feels fresh. Between its distinctly modern intelligence and razor-sharp plotting, Director, Brad Anderson's clever contraption almost matches the heights of Gothic grandeur that keep Poe held in high esteem even today. Reviewed by: Dare Devil Kid (DDK) Rating: 3.6/5 stars If you like period pieces, psychopathic characters, excellent actors, and plenty of atmospherics, then "Stonehearst Asylum" should be right up your alley.
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