Asylum(2008)
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.
Asylum (2008) is a horror film directed by David R. Ellis, released on March 20, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Sarah Roemer, Mark Rolston, Jake Muxworthy and Travis Van Winkle. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- David R. Ellis
- Writers:
- Ethan Lawrence
- Producers:
- Ashok Amritraj, Jessika Borsiczky
- Cinematographer:
- Gary Capo
- Production:
- Mad Scientist Productions, Hyde Park Entertainment
- Budget:
- $22,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Asylum (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Asylum before you stream it.
Asylum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sarah Roemer
as Madison McBride
Mark Rolston
as The Doctor
Jake Muxworthy
as Holt
Travis Van Winkle
as Tommy
Ellen Hollman
as Ivy
Joel Heyman
as Craig
Lin Shaye
as String's Mother
Cody Kasch
as String
- Carolina Garcia
Carolina Garcia
as Maya
Key crew
Directed by David R. Ellis, written by Ethan Lawrence, produced by Ashok Amritraj and Jessika Borsiczky.
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Asylum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 98 ratings.
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Asylum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Asylum online?
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Asylum (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Asylum?
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The main cast of Asylum (2008) includes Sarah Roemer, Mark Rolston, Jake Muxworthy, Travis Van Winkle and Ellen Hollman. The film was directed by David R. Ellis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Asylum released?
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Asylum was released on March 20, 2008 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Asylum worth watching?
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Asylum (2008) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Asylum?
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Yes. The official Asylum trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.