Asylum
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Asylum Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David R. Ellis
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethan Lawrence
- Original Score
- David Hamilton
- Original Title
- Asylum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Production Studios
- Mad Scientist Productions, Hyde Park Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David R. Ellis
Ethan Lawrence
David Hamilton
Gary Capo
Howard E. Smith
Ashok Amritraj, Jessika Borsiczky, Patrick Aiello
Department Leadership Roster
David R. Ellis
Director
Ashok Amritraj
Producer
Jessika Borsiczky
Producer
Gary Capo
Director of Photography
Jaymes Hinkle
Production Design
Howard E. Smith
Editor
Annie Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Ethan Lawrence
Writer
Chris Bond
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asylum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Asylum?
Asylum was directed by David R. Ellis.
Who stars in Asylum?
The principal cast of Asylum includes Sarah Roemer, Mark Rolston, Jake Muxworthy, Travis Van Winkle, Ellen Hollman.
When was Asylum released and how long is it?
Asylum was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Asylum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asylum was composed by David Hamilton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Asylum?
Asylum holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).