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Asylum (1972): Ratings

Asylum (1972) movie poster

Asylum is a 1972 sci-fi horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds 60% on TMDB.

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Asylum (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Roy Ward Baker
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Asylum About?

The premise of Asylum without spoilers.

A young psychiatrist begins working at an asylum and attempts to understand the complex histories of four patients. Through his investigations, he discovers disturbing accounts involving vengeful spirits, disturbing creations, and a growing uncertainty about what is real. The experience challenges his own sanity as the lines between the patients’ realities and his own become increasingly blurred.

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Crew

The Director of Asylum

Directed by Roy Ward Baker.

Ratings

Asylum Reviews & Ratings

Asylum holds 60% on TMDB.

Videos

Asylum Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.

Asylum (1972) - Trailer
  • Trailer Asylum (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
  • Featurette Edgar Wright on ASYLUM
Cars

Cars in Asylum

3 cars on screen, including the 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series I and the 1968 MG B GT.

  • 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series I in Asylum 1970 Jaguar XJ6 Series I Important role
  • 1968 MG B GT in Asylum 1968 MG B GT Important role
  • 1968 Morris Mini MkII in Asylum 1968 Morris Mini MkII Minor role
Details

Asylum Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “House of Crazies” and “El asilo del terror”.

Also known as
  • House of Crazies
  • El asilo del terror
  • Refugio Macabro
  • Психбольница
  • The Asylum
  • Asylum - Irrgarten des Schreckens
  • Irrgarten des Schreckens
  • La morte dietro il cancello
  • L'Asile
  • Психиатрия
  • 어사이럼
  • Manicomio
+5 more
  • Asilo Sinistro
  • Akıl Hastaneleri
  • Refugi macabre
  • 精神病院
  • Hospitalet

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FAQ

Asylum FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Asylum, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Asylum?

Asylum runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Asylum released?

Asylum was released on November 17, 1972.

Who directed Asylum?

Asylum was directed by Roy Ward Baker.

More films by Roy Ward Baker

How is Asylum rated?

Asylum has 60% on TMDB.

Does Asylum have a post-credit scene?

No. Asylum has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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