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Movie Reviews of Asylum
Movie Review: Entertaining Horror Anthology
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of a series of horror anthology movies released by Amicus Studios in the early 70's. (i.e. "Tales From the Crypt", "The House That Dripped Blood", "Vault of Horror").Each anthology is held together by a certain theme.
In "Asylum" a young psychiatrist interviewing for a job in an asylum is told that the head of the asylum has gone crazy and is now a patient. The young psychiatrist must hear the stories of some of the patients and then determine who was the head of the Asylum. If he is correct, he gets the job.
The stories give the feel of old horror comics, which inspired many horror anthologies. The characters are one-dimensional and driven by such deadly sins, as greed and lust. In most cases, with a twist and a touch of macabre, the fates get their revenge on the evil-doers.
The stories are mostly enjoyable and solid entries in the horror anthology genre. The British countryside, where the stories are mostly set, adds an extra chill.
The movie is recommended most to fans of horror anthologies, such as HBO's "Tales From the Crypt" or Stephen King's "Creepshow", and the movies noted earlier. It would also be great for those who remember how much fun these movies were when they first came out.
More general audiences would be entertained, but I don't think this movie should be ranked with 5-Star horror masterpieces ("The Exorcist", "Halloween", "Psycho"), nor would I expect most general audiences to rank it so highly.
The DVD quality is definitely noteworthy, having sharp, rich colors which enhanced the movie's experience.
Movie Review: Great movie for those who love 70s anthology horror
Summary: 4 Stars
A popular movie format in the 1970's was to compile short stories into a full length film by tying the shorts together with an overarching plot. In the case of Asylum, the overarching plot involves young Dr. Martin, who is applying for a job at a sanitarium run by Dr. Starr. However, when he arrives, Dr. Rutherford [Patrick Magee] is in charge; Dr. Starr has gone mad, adopted a completely new personality and life history. After an act of violence against Dr. Rutherford, the staff had no choice but to put Dr. Starr on the locked ward of the asylum. To get the job, Dr. Martin must determine which of the patients he will meet is the real Dr. Starr. But it won't be easy; each of the patients he meets has a strange tale to tell, and any could be Dr. Starr in his (or her) new, maniacal role.
Dr. Martin is presented with 4 patients, each who has a very strange tale to tell. The stories are enhanced by excellent makeup and special effects that create a truly creepy feel in each episode. And unlike some anthologies, where the overarching story is just a throwaway excuse for showing a bunch of short films, the plot arc here lends coherency and gives the movie an extra dimension.
Asylum is a must-see for anyone who has enjoyed 70's anthology horror.
Movie Review: Come To The Asylum....To Get Killed!
Summary: 4 Stars
Ah, remember the days of horror anthology films? I love this format. You really don't see much of it anymore, though Creepshow 3 is slated to come out sometime soon. This film is fun and from a good era for horror films. The film could have been longer with a few more stories, but, hey, what can you do? The script is done by horror writer Robert Bloch, so it's certainly a must if you're a fan of his. It's his style through and through. Very much in the way Creepshow was a total Stephen King showcase. Those familiar with horror films will have the twists and such figured out almost immediately, but what is surprising anymore, eh? It's still well done. A pretty cool cast is assembled here as well, which is certainly a who is who of British horror. The twenty minute featurette is the only thing here of real significance as far as features go. Amicus cofounder Max Rosenberg(who looks like he's about 110), Amicus(and Hammer) directors Freddie Francis and Roy Ward Baker are interviewed to talk a bit about working for Amicus. Pretty cool considering I've never seen Francis or Baker before. The Asylum probably won't win over alot of new fans and may not seem as original today as it did then, but it is a fun ride which is all we really ask of a horror film.Movie Review: The Asylum
Summary: 4 Stars
Great Copy - Just like I remembered. Excellent Copy. When is "Tales from the Crpyt" & "Vault of Horror" coming out?
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Movie Review: Still love it!
Summary: 4 Stars
Great movie, great delivery time, still entertaining! Not as scary as when I was in elementary. Very happy!