Doom Asylum
“SLASHING with a snicker, SLAUGHTER with a smirk...”
Synopsis
A demented former lawyer uses autopsy equipment to kill off the teenagers who trespass on the long-abandoned asylum he inhabits. Filmed on location in an actual abandoned asylum.
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Doom Asylum
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
MIFED
Festival / Special Debut
March 2, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 31, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Marx
- Original Score
- Dave Erlanger, Jonathan Stuart
- Original Title
- Doom Asylum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $90K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Friedman
Rick Marx, Richard Friedman, Steven G. Menkin
Dave Erlanger, Jonathan Stuart
Larry Revene
Ray Shapiro
Steven G. Menkin, Alexander W. Kogan Jr., Barry Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Friedman
Director
Rick Marx
Screenplay
Steven G. Menkin
Producer
Larry Revene
Director of Photography
Ray Shapiro
Editor
Kosmo Vinyl
Production Design
Tanya Seeman
Costume Design
Dave Erlanger
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Stuart
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Doom Asylum
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What is Doom Asylum about?
A demented former lawyer uses autopsy equipment to kill off the teenagers who trespass on the long-abandoned asylum he inhabits. Filmed on location in an actual abandoned asylum.
Who directed Doom Asylum?
Doom Asylum was directed by Richard Friedman.
Who stars in Doom Asylum?
The principal cast of Doom Asylum includes Patty Mullen, Ruth Collins, Kristin Davis, William Hay, Kenny L. Price.
When was Doom Asylum released and how long is it?
Doom Asylum was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Doom Asylum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doom Asylum was composed by Dave Erlanger, Jonathan Stuart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doom Asylum?
Doom 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.).