Dark Asylum
“Terror is the only sane response.”
Synopsis
Asylum is a taut psychological thriller about a deranged fearsome killer running lose in an abandoned high security Asylum. Pitting the county psychiatrist Dr. Maggie Belham against the psychotic maniac, Dr Belham is trapped in a maze of corridors, and her only help is the janitor, Quitz who may in fact be a forgotten asylum inmate.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregory Gieras
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory Gieras
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- Dark Asylum
- Country of Origin
- Romania, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Media Pro Pictures, Shoreline Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregory Gieras
Gregory Gieras
Peter Bernstein
Viorel Sergovici
Jennifer Jean Cacavas, Răzvan Marculescu
Vicky Pike, Patrick Ewald, Morris Ruskin
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory Gieras
Screenplay
Vicky Pike
Producer
Patrick Ewald
Producer
Morris Ruskin
Producer
Viorel Sergovici
Director of Photography
Jennifer Jean Cacavas
Editor
Răzvan Marculescu
Editor
Radu Corciova
Production Design
Maria Peici
Costume Design
Gregory Gieras
Director
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Horror-Slasher
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Psychological-Thriller
04, Horror
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Asylum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Asylum about?
Asylum is a taut psychological thriller about a deranged fearsome killer running lose in an abandoned high security Asylum. Pitting the county psychiatrist Dr. Maggie Belham against the psychotic maniac, Dr Belham is trapped in a maze of corridors, and her only help is the janitor, Quitz who may in fact be a forgotten asylum inmate.
Who directed Dark Asylum?
Dark Asylum was directed by Gregory Gieras.
Who stars in Dark Asylum?
The principal cast of Dark Asylum includes Paulina Porizkova, Judd Nelson, Larry Drake, Jürgen Prochnow, Jake Eberle.
When was Dark Asylum released and how long is it?
Dark Asylum was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Asylum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Asylum was composed by Peter Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Asylum?
Dark Asylum holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).