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Asylum (2008)

2008-03-20 · 1h 33m · EN
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The teenager Madison McBride is traumatized by the loss of her deranged father when she was nine years old and the suicide of her beloved brother Brandon one year ago. She decides to join the Richard Miller University, where Brandon committed suicide, to overcome her demons. While walking to her dorm, she meets the weird janitor Wilbur Mackey that tells her that the place is haunted.

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David R. EllisDirectorEthan LawrenceWriter
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$22M

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Sarah RoemerSarah RoemerMadison McBrideMark RolstonMark RolstonThe DoctorJake MuxworthyJake MuxworthyHoltTravis Van WinkleTravis Van WinkleTommyEllen HollmanEllen HollmanIvyJoel HeymanJoel HeymanCraigLin ShayeLin ShayeString's MotherCody KaschCody KaschStringCarolina GarciaCarolina GarciaMaya

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Genre affinityHorror · Science FictionTheme affinityAsylum 2008Director preference12044Actor preference6427 · 67485 · 57419Country preferenceUsDecade preference2000

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What is Asylum about?

The teenager Madison McBride is traumatized by the loss of her deranged father when she was nine years old and the suicide of her beloved brother Brandon one year ago. She decides to join the Richard Miller University, where Brandon committed suicide, to overcome her demons. While walking to her dorm, she meets the weird janitor Wilbur Mackey that tells her that the place is haunted.

How long is Asylum?

Asylum has a runtime of 93 minutes.