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    The Institute 2017 POSTER

    The Institute

    2017

    English

    4.2

    59

    21%

    19th century

    Action

    baltimore, usa

    experiment

    mental institution

    Thriller

    James Franco James Franco Director Josh Duhamel Josh Duhamel as Detective James Franco James Franco as Dr. Cairn Eric Roberts Eric Roberts as Dr. Torrington Topher Grace Topher Grace as Vincent
    In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, she must escape the clutches of the Rosewood and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost.
    The Funhouse Massacre 2015 POSTER

    The Funhouse Massacre

    2015

    English

    5.2

    22

    71%

    36%

    Action

    Comedy

    halloween

    Horror

    insane asylum

    mental institution

    murder

    slasher

    trapped

    Andy Palmer Andy Palmer Director Carlos Alazraqui Carlos Alazraqui as Bob Courtney Gains Courtney Gains as Dennis Sterling Sulieman Sterling Sulieman as Jason Jere Burns Jere Burns as Mental Manny
    Six of the worlds scariest psychopaths escape from a local Asylum and proceed to unleash terror on the unsuspecting crowd of a Halloween Funhouse whose themed mazes are inspired by their various reigns of terror.
    Stickman 2017 POSTER

    Stickman

    2017

    English

    4.6

    8

    Action

    Horror

    mental institution

    monster

    nightmare

    poem

    Thriller

    Sheldon Wilson Sheldon Wilson Director Paulino Nunes Paulino Nunes as Dixon Anthony Lemke Anthony Lemke as Dr. Fenton Erik Knudsen Erik Knudsen as Jeremy Sarah Fisher Sarah Fisher as Tess
    The thing that waits under your bed, hides in the closet, stalks your dreams… is waiting for you. At least Emma Wright knew that at the age of 7 when she was wrongly accused of murdering her sister. Emma knew it was the Stickman. After years of isolation she finally has her demons under control and is released.
    Committed 2011 POSTER

    Committed

    2011

    English

    5.5

    4

    Action

    doctor

    female doctor

    lifetime movie

    mental institution

    suicide

    Thriller

    woman director

    Norma Bailey Norma Bailey Director Richard Burgi Richard Burgi as Desmond Moore Peter MacNeill Peter MacNeill as Dr. Quilley Linda Thorson Linda Thorson as Isadora Richard Zeppieri Richard Zeppieri as Police Detective
    Dr. Dupont arrives at a mental facility to apply for a staff position. World famous Dr. Quilly interviews her, and has her sign papers. She is thrilled to get the job, and is shown her room. However, confusion with her room being on the same floor as the patients' soon turns to panic as she is told that she is a "guest"- not a doctor, and the papers she signed were not job forms, but commitment papers.
    Mercy Black 2019 POSTER

    Mercy Black

    2019

    English

    4.9

    2

    50%

    21%

    Action

    child murder

    horror

    Horror

    mental institution

    Mystery

    stabbing

    supernatural horror

    Thriller

    urban legend

    Owen Egerton Owen Egerton Director Elle LaMont Elle LaMont as Alice Hess Miles Emmons Miles Emmons as Bryce Dylan Gage Dylan Gage as Sam Austin Amelio Austin Amelio as Will Nylund
    A woman is sent to a mental institution after stabbing her classmate in an attempt to conjure an evil spirit called, Mercy Black. Fifteen years later she's released, and must save her nephew, who has become obsessed with the phenomenon.
    Second Name 2002 POSTER

    Second Name

    2002

    Spanish

    5.4

    4

    5%

    5%

    Action

    Adventure

    christianity

    Horror

    mental institution

    religious cult

    religious fanaticism

    religious fundamentalism

    suicide

    Thriller

    Paco Plaza Paco Plaza Director Toby Harper Toby Harper as Dr. Grant Julie Nash Julie Nash as Night Nurse Jim Arnold Jim Arnold as Priest Craig Stevenson Craig Stevenson as Toby Harris
    After the suicide of her beloved father, the biologist Daniella Logan visits her catatonic mother in a mental institution to tell the tragic event and her mother calls her "Josephine". Daniella goes to the cemetery and finds that her father's grave had been opened and his corpse was profaned. She decides to investigate, and receives a message of a diabetic priest, Father Elias, who tells her about an ancient fanatic religious sect of followers of Abraham that kills the first child. Later, she meets a weird man, Toby Harris, who claims to be his legitimate father. Daniella continues seeking the truth about her origins and discloses very dark secrets about her family and friends.
    Don Juan DeMarco 1994 POSTER

    Don Juan DeMarco

    1994

    English

    6.7

    28

    70%

    68%

    Action

    Comedy

    don juan

    Drama

    love

    mental institution

    patient

    psychiatrist

    Romance

    sex addiction

    Jeremy Leven Jeremy Leven Director Rachel Ticotin Rachel Ticotin as Doña Inez Franc Luz Franc Luz as Don Antonio Johnny Depp Johnny Depp as Don Juan DeMarco Faye Dunaway Faye Dunaway as Marilyn Mickler
    John Arnold DeMarco is a man who believes he is Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. Clad in a cape and mask, DeMarco undergoes psychiatric treatment with Dr. Jack Mickler to cure him of his apparent delusion. But the psychiatric sessions have an unexpected effect on the psychiatric staff and, most profoundly, Dr Mickler, who rekindles the romance in his complacent marriage.
    The Young Poisoner's Handbook 1995 POSTER

    The Young Poisoner's Handbook

    1995

    English

    7.0

    4

    87%

    83%

    Action

    based on true story

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    london, england

    mental institution

    murder

    poison

    stepmother

    Benjamin Ross Benjamin Ross Director Malcolm Sinclair Malcolm Sinclair as Dr. Triefus Roger Lloyd Pack Roger Lloyd Pack as Fred Simon Kunz Simon Kunz as John Arthur Cox Arthur Cox as Ray
    Graham Young is a teenage misfit living in suburban London in the 1960s. He hates his stepmother but loves chemistry, and the two impulses unite in a wicked plot to slowly poison her. After she dies, he's found guilty and sent to a psychiatric hospital, where an idealistic doctor thinks he can be cured.
    Trick or Treats 1982 POSTER

    Trick or Treats

    1982

    English

    3.9

    5

    5%

    5%

    babysitter

    halloween

    Horror

    mental institution

    slasher

    Gary Graver Gary Graver Director Steve Railsback Steve Railsback as Bret Carrie Snodgress Carrie Snodgress as Joan O'Keefe Adams Peter Jason Peter Jason as Malcolm O'Keefe David Carradine David Carradine as Richard Adams
    A baby sitter is stuck watching over a young brat on Halloween night who keeps playing vicious pranks on her. To add to her trouble the boy's deranged father has escaped from an asylum and is planning on making a visit.
    Hellhole 1985 POSTER

    Hellhole

    1985

    English

    5.0

    4

    21%

    21%

    Action

    amnesia

    doctor

    Drama

    Horror

    mad doctor

    mental institution

    psychiatrist

    sexploitation

    Thriller

    Pierre De Moro Pierre De Moro Director Mary Woronov Mary Woronov as Dr. Fletcher Terry Moore Terry Moore as Sidnee Hammond Ray Sharkey Ray Sharkey as Silk Judy Landers Judy Landers as Susan
    An unlucky woman’s mother is murdered by a scarf-wielding killer named Silk, leaving the woman injured, traumatised and suffering from amnesia. She’s committed to a mental institution, where Silk follows her, looking for the papers he was trying to get from her mother. And Silk’s only the beginning of her problems, since the asylum is run by a mad doctor, performing experiments in chemical lobotomies!
    Shangri-La Suite 2016 POSTER

    Shangri-La Suite

    2016

    English

    5.1

    3

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    mental institution

    Romance

    Eddie O'Keefe Eddie O'Keefe Director Alan Tudyk Alan Tudyk as Dr. Sanborn Emily Browning Emily Browning as Karen Bird Lew Temple Lew Temple as Mr. X Tatanka Means Tatanka Means as Officer Gingrass
    Karen and Jack met in a mental hospital and fell in love. They set out to follow what Jack thinks is his destiny: killing Elvis Presley.
    Red Mist 2008 POSTER

    Red Mist

    2008

    English

    4.9

    10

    17%

    coma

    Fantasy

    Horror

    loner

    mental institution

    out of body experience

    revenge

    scar

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Paddy Breathnach Paddy Breathnach Director Colin Stinton Colin Stinton as Detective Cartert MyAnna Buring MyAnna Buring as Shelby Michael Jibson Michael Jibson as Steve Emmett J Scanlan Emmett J Scanlan as Stranger
    A young doctor in a US hospital administers a powerful and untested cocktail of drugs to a coma victim. But instead of curing him, it triggers a powerful "out-of-body" experience and enables the patient - a depraved and dangerous loner - to inhabit other people's bodies and, through them, take revenge on the bullying medical students who were accidentally responsible for his condition.
    Manic 2001 POSTER

    Manic

    2001

    English

    7.1

    7

    67%

    79%

    child abuse

    depression

    Drama

    group therapy

    juvenile delinquent

    mental illness

    mental institution

    Jordan Melamed Jordan Melamed Director Don Cheadle Don Cheadle as Dr. David Monroe Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Lyle Van Epperson Van Epperson as Night Staff Zooey Deschanel Zooey Deschanel as Tracey
    Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, is placed in a juvenile mental institution, where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew—abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger—becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.
    Unsane 2018 POSTER

    Unsane

    2018

    English

    6.4

    90

    80%

    59%

    Action

    Drama

    fear

    Horror

    mental institution

    mother daughter relationship

    Mystery

    negative

    shot on iphone

    stalker

    Thriller

    Steven Soderbergh Steven Soderbergh Director Zach Cherry Zach Cherry as Dennis Jay Pharoah Jay Pharoah as Nate Hoffman Matt Damon Matt Damon as Police Officer Juno Temple Juno Temple as Violet
    A woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her greatest fear.
    The Fifth Floor 1978 POSTER

    The Fifth Floor

    1978

    English

    5.0

    7

    based on true story

    electroconvulsive therapy

    mental institution

    rape

    sexual abuse

    Thriller

    Howard Avedis Howard Avedis Director Robert Englund Robert Englund as Benny Anthony James Anthony James as Derrick Michael Berryman Michael Berryman as Mental Patient Tracey Walter Tracey Walter as Mental Patient
    A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy inmates and a predatory orderly. The problem is, she's still sane!
    Kyon Ki... 2005 POSTER

    Kyon Ki...

    2005

    Hindi

    5.6

    6

    accidental death

    doctor

    Drama

    mental illness

    mental institution

    mental patient

    remake

    Romance

    Priyadarshan Priyadarshan Director Salman Khan Salman Khan as Anand Om Puri Om Puri as Dr.Khurana Kareena Kapoor Kareena Kapoor as Dr. Tanvi Khurana Sunil Shetty Sunil Shetty as Karan
    After accidentally killing his fiancee, Anand becomes insane and is admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Tanvi, his doctor, falls in love with him, but her father does not approve, given his past.
    An Angel at My Table 1990 POSTER

    An Angel at My Table

    1990

    English

    7.4

    19

    96%

    90%

    Action

    author

    Biography

    Drama

    insane asylum

    insanity

    mental institution

    new zealand

    teacher

    Jane Campion Jane Campion Director Paul Norell Paul Norell as Bohemian Martyn Sanderson Martyn Sanderson as Frank Sargeson Kerry Fox Kerry Fox as Janet Frame David Letch David Letch as Patrick
    Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
    Alone in the Dark 1982 POSTER

    Alone in the Dark

    1982

    English

    6.0

    25

    67%

    41%

    Action

    blackout

    Drama

    escape

    Horror

    mental institution

    murder

    revenge

    siege

    Thriller

    Jack Sholder Jack Sholder Director Michael Medeiros Michael Medeiros as Club Manager Larry Pine Larry Pine as Dr. Harry Merton Jack Palance Jack Palance as Frank Hawkes Erland van Lidth Erland van Lidth as Ronald 'Fatty' Elster
    A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
    Patient Seven 2016 POSTER

    Patient Seven

    2016

    English

    5.0

    16

    29%

    29%

    Action

    anthology

    Fantasy

    hallucination

    Horror

    mental institution

    Mystery

    police

    vampire

    witch

    Erlingur Thoroddsen Erlingur Thoroddsen Director Dee Bradley Baker Dee Bradley Baker as Demon Voice Jack Plotnick Jack Plotnick as Dr. Paul Victor Amy Smart Amy Smart as Mom Alfie Allen Alfie Allen as The Man
    Dr. Marcus, a renowned psychiatrist, has selected 6 severe mentally ill and dangerous patients from the Spring Valley Mental Hospital to interview as part of research for his new book. As Dr. Marcus interviews each patient, one by one the horrors they have committed begin to unfold. However, Dr. Marcus soon learns that there is one patient who ties them all together - Patient Seven.
    Cult of Chucky 2017 POSTER

    Cult of Chucky

    2017

    English

    5.3

    210

    81%

    62%

    Action

    Comedy

    evil doll

    Fantasy

    Horror

    killer doll

    mental institution

    Romance

    serial killer

    slasher

    Thriller

    voodoo

    Don Mancini Don Mancini Director Brad Dourif Brad Dourif as Chucky Grace Lynn Kung Grace Lynn Kung as Claire Fiona Dourif Fiona Dourif as Nica Jennifer Tilly Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany Valentine
    Confined to an asylum for the criminally insane for the past four years, Nica is wrongly convinced that she, not Chucky, murdered her entire family... until a string of grisly deaths occur after her psychiatrist introduces a new group therapy tool -- a "Good Guy" doll.
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