In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, she must escape the clutches of the Rosewood and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost.
The Institute (2017) is a thriller, mystery and horror film directed by Pamela Romanowsky, released on March 3, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Allie Gallerani, James Franco, Joe Pease and Scott Haze. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 123 ratings.
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Allie Gallerani
as Isabel Porter
James Franco
as Dr. Cairn
Joe Pease
as Roderick Porter
Scott Haze
as Gunther
Lori Singer
as Madame Werner
Amber Viera
as Margaret
Val Lauren
as Dr. Jacobs
Zoë Bleu Sidel
as Lucy
Gabrielle Haugh
as Allison
Cynthia Murell
as Clara Barnes
Tim Blake Nelson
as Dr. Lemelle
Eric Roberts
as Dr. Torrington
Directed by Pamela Romanowsky, written by Matt Rager and Adam Rager, produced by Christa Campbell and Lati Grobman.
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 123 ratings.
A rare film in that: While I did not like it, I do think it might be worth watching a second time to get on the same page. I mean, I almost definitely won't do that, but the thought is still present. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._
Reviewed on May 31, 2017
Never has a film, and its actors made me so angry that I actually leaned in to punch my television. Bravo, this truly was an epic ride into delusional behaviors and actions, so overwhelming insane and horrid. I really enjoyed the story and to go into it as I'd based on true events was shocking but very believable. It plays into most thoughts of the wealthy buying and trading souls for their pleasure. If even half…
Reviewed on September 24, 2025
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The main cast of The Institute (2017) includes Allie Gallerani, James Franco, Joe Pease, Scott Haze and Lori Singer. The film was directed by Pamela Romanowsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Institute was released on March 3, 2017 and runs for 1h 38m.
The Institute (2017) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 123 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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