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The Institute

2017 · 1 h 38 min
Directed by James Franco · USA · American Independent Cinema
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Cast

Allie Gallerani James Franco Joe Pease Scott Haze Lori Singer Amber Viera

Plot

In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute.

Sinekatalog’s take

A grieving young woman checks herself into a Victorian-era asylum and uncovers disturbing secrets. The gothic horror has elegant production design but a murky, uneven script. Only moderately interesting for fans of period asylum mysteries. Genre fans will spot familiar moves but may still enjoy the ride.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 4.2 / 10 (3,419 votes)
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